In the healing arts, we often talk about PERSONAL growth. But what if true growth comes from recognizing our profound interconnectedness? As Stew reminds us in this clip, we are more than interdependent or interconnected – we inter-are.
This concept of ‘inter-being,’ borrowed from the wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh, invites us to see the world and our practice in a new light. Nothing has a separate existence. Everything, including our thoughts, our actions, and the events in our lives, comes into being because of factors created by everything else.
As chiropractors and healers, how might this perspective change our approach? When we adjust a patient, we’re not just aligning their spine – we’re participating in a complex web of interconnected events that ripple out into their life, their family, their work, and beyond.
Reflect on your practice today. How can you bring this awareness of ‘inter-being’ into your interactions with patients? How might it change the way you view challenges or successes in your work?
Let’s embrace this profound truth: “Your well-being depends on me, and my well-being depends on you.” Share how this perspective might transform your practice! 🌐💖
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