The 8 Drs of life
“The six biggest doctors in the world are sun, rest, exercise, diet, self-respect and friends. Stick to them at all stages in your life and enjoy a healthy life.”
Charlie Chaplin
Of course, I believe that there are 8 biggest doctors and that the doctors missing from Mr Chaplin’s very valid statement are Dr Herbal Medicine and Dr Sleep and I also believe that self-respect is a very broad-church doctor who incorporates far-reaching practices such as those of Dr EFT-tapping!
Which of these Drs are your biggest challenges?
I am really enjoying incorporating Dr Exercise with my new-found Nia classes and walks in the woods. But historically, that's been my biggest challenge and mostly absent from my life.
Dr Diet wobbles around a bit but the core is there and getting stronger the more I follow her principles.
Dr Rest is another wobbler who is gaining strength and recognition in my life. This Dr is one we all need some loud lessons from. She incorporates convalesence after illness as well as eg breathing exercises and meditation.
Dr Sun is too good to miss but I can get stuck indoors, happy pootling about so I have to really think about it to ensure he's there.
Dr Sleep has been an on-going challenge for me during the past 6 years and particularly in the past 4 but I am moving into a new/old relationship with him again.
Dr Self-respect is gaining ground in a very positive way in my life thanks to Dr EFT-tapping! It has been completely life-changing to have a tool which enables me to cut to the chase and leave behind unhelpful patterns and stuck places.
Dr Friends has been a challenge during lockdown and post-lockdown life. As a natural extrovert, I gain energy from interactions with others. It is something which is not as strong in my life as I would like it to be. I am working on it but so many other things pull at my attention and time. I am building networks around me filled with people passionate about the same things as well as those with whom I connect deeply.
Dr Herbal Medicine is a passionate love affair and one which I don't ever anticipate being without. A constant companion and teacher.
Drop me a line and tell me about which of these wonderful Drs you most enjoy the teachings of and which you struggle to engage with.