Mindfulness and Meditation

  I believe that mindfulness and meditation has helped me with my spiritual and psychological wellness because it gave me the tools that I need to focus on things that were and are in desperate need of attention. Meditating has helped ease some of my anger issues I based on things not being done correctly at work and it also helped me with my road rage with all these crazy drivers not using turn signals, texting and driving, and driving drunk (it's pretty bad out here in New Mexico).

  The saying "One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself" means if you have not done the task or never experienced what the situation may be you are not able to give direction or understand what your subordinates may be experiencing or going through. I think in the health and wellness profession this applies by being able to give meaningful feedback and guidance based on personal experiences.

  I do believe that we have an obligation to our clients to be developing our health psychologically, physically, and spiritually. My reason behind believing this is if you a a physical fitness instructor please practice what you preach and don't be the fat instructor telling others what to do if you can't even live up to your standards that you are trying to force on others.