Meeting Asclepius was a little confusing to me. As the orator said to envision a person that had wisdom, qualities, compassion love and joy my great grandmother came to mind. She died in 2002 but she is still very much in my mind all the time. My great grandmother raised me as her own child so you can understand why I chose her. She certainly did have all of the characteristics that were mentioned in the audio and much more. As I saw the white beam that came from her to the crown of my head, throat, and heart it made me smile that she could still be so much a part of my life. I loved her dearly and still do. When I need to go to my happy place I always think of my memories with her.
As for the statement we are to analyze this week, it sounds like they are saying "experience is the best teacher". I do not think that is necessarily true or even safe. I think learning by example can be just as effective. I should not have to do drugs or have extra-marital affairs to share with someone that these things are detrimental to life. Maybe I could liken them to some other experience I have had that they can possibly relate to and see that I am not standing in judgment, but I am being as open and honest as I can.
Ashley, it is amazing that you have such a wonderful “happy place” to fall back on when you need to. I wish that more people could have what you do. This world would be a better place.
ReplyDeleteThere are definitely experiences in this world that should be learned as examples of what not to do. However, it has been my experience that there are individuals out there that prefer to learn the “hard way” no matter what anyone else has to say.
Ashley, great post. I believe in listening to the elderly as they have lived longer and can teach you many things. As far as drugs and sex outside your marriage, to me that is a given. You don’t need someone to teach you that this is wrong. Someone that have experienced drugs can give you an insight of how addicting they are and how if can affect your life and the people around you.
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