I recently gave a lecture to a group of about 30 people living with chronic pain.
I covered topics that rarely get covered and I know that there will always be the odd ‘naysayer’ in the crowd because it’s difficult for some to get their ‘mind’ around seeing things from a different perspective. The old saying, ‘you can’t please everyone’ comes to mind.
In this instance I was nearing the end of my lecture and about to head into Q&A when a woman sitting close to the front raises her hand with a ton of excitement high into the air. Really, she was almost bursting out of her seat. As a lecturer it’s exciting to see your audience be engaged in the material and want to ask questions based on what you’ve presented. I was more than happy to take her question.
Audience member:
“So you mean to tell me that I am responsible for the state of my health?”
Me: <insert pause looking for compassion deep within for the tremendous amount of attitude with which the question was asked – count to 10 backwards>
On a side note, as I got through the 10 seconds of counting backwards I was able to shift my way of perceiving the question. I became grateful because while this audience member didn’t necessarily agree with what I had presented she had heard me and one day… maybe tomorrow, maybe 3 months or 5 years down the road when the pain became too much to bear she would hopefully remember my lecture and be open to giving what I had presented a second thought.
So, I know you have a burning desire to know what my answer to the question was and it was simply… “yes”.
I stand corrected, the answer was a resounding yes because I do believe very strongly that we own responsibility for the state of our own health. My answer doesn’t come from thin air, or from something I made up. It comes from a wealth of experience in dealing with our major medical model and lineups to see Dr’s and specialists. It comes from my own encounter with a major life illness and my reaction to the diagnosis. It comes from the finger pointing that I observe when I see people diagnosed with a major illness or dealing with chronic pain. It comes from being educated.
With responsibility comes healing and understanding and all important action.
I once heard a very wise Medical Intuitive ask….
“What would you be willing to do in support of your own health. What measures would you be willing to take?”
I ponder these questions often and invite you to as well and if you are looking for answers already, please feel free to reach out. I look forward to connecting.
In love and health (and today responsibility),
Tammy
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