Before my last conference I spoke much against medicine.One Thursday night, about a week before Halloween, I awoke in bed as I often do to a thot.It was an innate thot, so I gave it time and pondering.I’d like to share my story with you now…
2008 started with a bang for us.The practice was serving more than we ever had in the past.I was high on loving, giving, and serving.We bought a house and finally had a yard (instead of the deck and parking lot our condo had).During that time I felt a change.It wasn’t distinct, it grew slowly and crept its way into my mind and soul.But what was the change?I didn’t know.
Slowly over the summer, many “negative” things happened in my life.The rigors of owning a new home slowed my mind and changed my personality.I grew insistent and despondent.I became agitated with my friends and more than once “blew up” at some of them.I became selfish and a soloist, often retreating to my office or spending time alone.I did a good job of hiding it, though in my opinion, due to my actions, those who would normally reach out, left me alone to work it out on my own.By the end of August we sank to lows we hadn’t seen in years.
Over the course of the next month, I began realizing my thoughts and actions and making my way to amend them.Being welcomed back by some has come with cautions.But then….
As I do prior to every adjusting shift, I read.This time I read “The Story of Slipping and Checking” by BJ Palmer and over the next 24 hours a rush of slips came to my mind.I instantly began checking myself as a golfer does as he or she addresses the ball…just as in the story.And then it happened….
That night, innate (a chiropractic word, you may say God came or the Holy Spirit or an angel came, I’ll choose at this time to use the Chirorpactic word, innate) came to me and said “you are not loving your brother or sister.”I immediately woke having recognized the thot.I remembered I watched CSI that night.I thought to myself, I only watch CSI when I am “down.”When I am “up,” I the thought of watching it immediately sinks me.That night’s episode flashed through my mind, “death as art.”It was a horrible thought.And in that thinking, I realized my lack of love.I realized my lack of thankfulness and appreciation.
We can at times lose our lack of love, thankfulness, and appreciation.What is important is the checking, the realization it is happening so we may get back on track.If you have ever “had a thought pop up” or had something happen “out of the blue” or a moment of “mother’s intuition” you’ve had an innate moment.It is there to tell you what you need to be and do.
Today, this week, tell someone you love them.Be thankful they are here and appreciate who they are and what they do….That’s Chiropractic.
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