Pearls of Wisdom - Pure & Powerful. Dr. Liz Anderson Peacock

Чтение книги онлайн.

СКАЧАТЬ I feel strongly about stepping forward to serve on behalf of a cause greater than myself.

      A profession is a reflection of those within it, every voice and opinion matters. Each quantifiably adds up to determine the tone and direction of a profession. We are carrying a torch from forefathers before us, persecuted and jailed merely because they were Chiropractors. What if they gave up on their ideals, or allowed their Principles to be over ruled by the masses? Where would we be today?

      Sitting on numerous boards and committees in many ways has been an eye opener, providing visibility of the various schools of thought. I have gained appreciation of others’ perspectives, even if I may not fully agree with them.

      Within our profession exists a remarkable breadth and depth to naturally attract different populations of people. The organizing Principles of D.D. Palmer, B.J. Palmer, and Stephenson lay our ground. Fundamentally, we are based on a Vitalistic model. The daily practice and application of the Laws of Life and Vitalistic Universal Principles distinguish Chiropractic within the field of health care. Our celebration comes with being able to maintain our uniqueness to manifest a divine shift in flow of current health systems.

      To understand how we have been delivered to where we are today, and to connect with our pioneers, I joined groups with a long list of our professions’ historical figures. I met some really old, old-timers and felt blessed to break bread with them, hearing their stories before they passed.

      Now, I realize sitting on committees or serving in elected offices is not for everyone. There are many ways to serve and make an impact. Being supportive of like-minded individuals, attending meetings, asking questions, donating to schools, research groups, and other similarly resonating organizations are all models of service. When financially supporting a group, you have the right to ask questions, as you are a co-partner, on some level. Invariably, when one asks a question, others are wondering the same thing. Posing and answering questions creates clarity.

      Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it!

      ~ John Anster, in a ‘very free’ translation of Faust from 1835

      In practice, when I kept rooted in our philosophy and talked the ‘TIC,’ I saw miracles; if I strayed or began to coast, I did not. In accordance with the founding Principles, I asked patients why they lived the way they lived, and what they thought about how they lived their lives. I asked them to consider if there might be better ways. I asked them to connect with their feelings and become aware of their body through the course of their day. I invited them to be accountable for their life, how they were living, and to spend time in it. If they did not like their results, I asked them to use themselves as their own experiment to monitor change.

      I asked patients where they would rank themselves on a sliding scale ranging from death to super-ideal health. I asked them what they needed to do to move in the direction they wanted. We created baby steps for their success, and of course revisited and adjusted accordingly. This created freedom for me in practice, and placed the responsibility of health squarely on patients. In addition to locating and correcting areas of interference with their bodies, my job was to teach patients about the Principles and the supremacy of the nervous system, and support them in making changes.

      Some were ready and some were not. Those that were, prepared and took action; those not ready were pretty much upfront about it. Some had no idea change was needed; but when presented, they became curious and asked questions.

      In Life, To Each Their Own Path – Celebrate It

      Every one of us is on a path. The illuminated path reveals itself in different ways. When an opportunity presents itself, we may or may not feel prepared. We may be focused on evolving in one area of our life and not in others. Transformation is not a linear process. There is a common tendency to revert back to old habits, falling into the comfortable and familiar. Neither good nor bad, it just is. I see my job as creating opportunity and providing inspiration for people to evoke positive change along their path.

      Continue Being A Student In Life

      For me, I know when I am not adapting; I feel restless and stagnant. In stagnation, I become complacent, a bit bored and dull. My inner light does not shine as brightly. I like to continually be learning and I love a challenge. I have encountered this restlessness a few times in my career, and it has one way or another caused upheavals as well as pleasant alterations.

      When I developed a very successful practice in serving patients and enjoying them, I wondered if there was more ‘out there’ for me. I had some remarkable experiences with children teaching me yet another dimension of Chiropractic and healing. I considered entering (at that time) the only available Pediatric Diplomat program available, offered through the cooperation of Palmer and the ICA. Since its inception, Chiropractic has always served children and pregnant moms-to-be, though before the early Nineties not many formal diplomats or academic programs focused on mothers and children. Palmer and the ICA began their Pediatric Diplomat in 1994.

      I flew from Toronto to Chicago thirty times over three years, and eventually earned the Diplomat in Chiropractic Pediatrics. With application of my newly learned knowledge to practical experiences with patients, I was intellectually stimulated. Although I had not planned it, my interest in pediatrics eventually opened doors to opportunities with numerous groups. Expanding my practice into the areas of prenatal and pediatric care shifted my practice into what I call a ‘generations practice.’ Multiple generations of families saw us as their primary healthcare provider.

      I remember my eyes flooding with tears when a mother with a wonderful family reminisced on how their oldest daughter had poor confidence in school. The daughter’s teacher predicted she might not make it through high school, advising the family not to expect much from her. I wondered, what kind of person does that – thinking they can determine a child or any other human being’s potential from their limited point of view? From a Chiropractic perspective, her daughter’s upper cervical spine was very subluxated. The mother remembered my encouraging words for her daughter. I said, although I did not know her abilities, I did know she was put on this earth for a reason and she needed to find out what it was, then go for it. Further, I explained the interference in her upper neck could be choking her potential or clouding her from her purpose, confusing her. If the interference is removed, the ability of her body to function would improve. With the first adjustments, she remembers her life changing. Her academic marks improved, as did her self-esteem. She is a remarkable lady.

      The same mother also had two other children, the youngest borne while she was under Chiropractic care throughout the pregnancy. One day in passing, the mother mentioned that her youngest said, “I know if anything ever happens and I can not get home, I can go to Dr. Liz for help.” I was deeply touched by a child’s trust in me.

      In practice, there have been many days of eyes welling up with the stories people share. As Chiropractors, we care for the person with the body, rather than the other way around. Providing a safe environment within a community is large part of practice, and is reflected by patients’ trust in us.

      Unconditionally Loving Our Patients

      Sometimes we need to unconditionally love our patients when they do not love themselves. We need to give them hope and see their potential. This begins with unconditionally loving our self, and attending to our own needs outside the office in order to be able to serve within it. We need to appreciate all sides of ourselves – all shades, positives and negatives, and respect both. How could we help others and be fully present if they push our buttons for our own needs? People come to us and our responsibility is to be fully present for them. To be fully present we need to train ourselves to focus on being in the present-time whenever we are with another. This is central to what we do, as a СКАЧАТЬ