Lifelong learning in Chinese medicine – increasing flexibility and joy

As anybody who has read this blog for any period of time knows, I enjoy studying. As a student, I was always immersed in one book or another, or tasting herbs, or taking yet another extra-curricular seminar. Beyond that, I was always curious about expanding my study techniques in various ways including with technology and with my senses. Since graduating, I’ve had a lot on my plate More than I did as a student, by far. Running my practice (currently in a big growth spurt) and teaching herbs and business at NCNM have dominated my energy more than I imagined they would. These are all good things, of course, and have mostly been a fine example of learning from experience. Working with patients, clarifying my own thinking so I can deliver effective lectures – both of these have done a lot to deepen my understanding of the principles and practices of Chinese medicine. But something has been lacking Over the last couple of years, I’ve tried to start various study projects. Most recently, I wanted to delve into a project wherein I would really apply myself to the task of studying despite my busy life. All of these efforts have met with failure. I used to think that the failure was about my life – about the time I had available, about stress. This was a little discouraging, because there is so much to like about my life, and I hated to think that what I had created was incompatible with one of my great loves – studying Chinese medicine. However, very r...
Source: Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine - Category: Alternative Medicine Practitioners Authors: Tags: Study and Scholarship Source Type: blogs