This weeks mediation exercise was "Meeting Aesclepius". I chose a peaceful time in the house to try this exercise. When I was directed to choose or create an inspiring individual I stumbled. I could not think of anyone that I wanted to use. Finally, I chose Mary the mother of Christ, or the fictional image I consider to be Mary. Having been a student in a Catholic school throughout much of my youth, Mary was a large part of my life. As a young girl I found it easier to pray to Mary since she was female as well. As I changed my direction in religion and decided on a spiritual path rather than strictly religious Mary still continued to be a part of my life as a mother figure that could understand my own issues with motherhood, as a wife, and as a woman. I will probably continue to use her as my guide in this exercise. I am hoping that as I continue these exercises I will once again improve my spiritual well being.
The saying "One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself” means that if an individual should not teach or advise about things that they have not experienced themselves.I believe I do have an obligation to live what I may try to teach others later.
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