I recall
telling you about recent dust invasion per the arrival of the Mumbai
summer. What?- don't remember? Funny.
I do. Maybe the short-term memory
is healing. Or, just maybe, I looked
back a few pages.
Probably
the latter.
Anyway. Being sucked dry can be metaphorical
too. Since the crowd got back from the
High Peaks of Uttarakashi and Gangotri,
they have been in less than top form.
Not that they had a poor time.
Quite the contrary. Rather, on
that return journey, whether from the strains of 18 days of almost constant
travel, different places, different food, or different climates, something came
upon them all. Within 24 hours the first
few went down and it's been like skittles ever since.
The
"official" doctor here only ever throws antibiotics at the
patient. Cough and cold? A/bs stat.
Headache? A/bs stat. Broken toe?
A/bs stat. It's turned to
gangrene? Double the A/bs stat. If it's not A/bs then it's Vit B
injections.
Thus,
many of these students try to avoid that individual. Of course we have our portion of
dyed-in-the-wool allopathic followers.
Majority though have the good sense to let things run their course. The recent bout of gastro trubs however,
required a bit of care. We are blessed
to have one of the students qualified in Ayurvedic Medicine; so a fair number
of the youngsters utilise his talents.
Then there's yours truly.
If
Indians love anything as much as Ayurveda, it's homoeopathy. Have not advertised it widely - am here to
study, not play medic. When the need is
high, though, it cannot be ignored.
So
attentions have been sought for 'the mystery bug', successfully I am pleased to
report.
Then
there are the stings and grazes and damaged backs, necks, legs and arms. It is wonderful to feel needed, truly. The thing is we have our quotient of
'professional sick persons'. You know
the type. Need a body brace today (and
then for as long as I can milk it there-after) because I bent the wrong way
when touching Swami-ji's feet. Or, I am
unable to write my essays for Swami-ji due to RSI… explaining how this is
unlikely to be their diagnosis, if they were to attend for testing, doesn't
dissuade. Also, pointing out that the
writing of notes in class is contrary to their claim, generally doesn't go down
well.
They
insist on coming to Yamini-amma though, because she listens. Doctor-ji has the bedside manner of a 2x4
fence post. I don't pull punches. I will tell folk when they need to get their
act together… "XXXXy, do you think it is possible that you may have the
answer to your own cure?" But I
will give them the time and courtesy of listening.
The
recent upsurge in 'consultations' though has reminded me that I need to put my
professional persona back in place. It hasn't
been needed for so long that, having forgotten initially, I began to feel drained
and put upon in regards to time taken.
It
reminded me of early days in practice, all fresh and keen to fix the ills of
the world and how the ill of the world can suck one dry.
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Love (with the capital ell) |
Thank you
for your time, "Blogtor".
(Taronga Zoo, Sydney - this youngster was being bullied by some teenage 'larrichimps'. Mum called him over and the hug ensued. The whole crowd - including me - sighed. AWWW!)
(Taronga Zoo, Sydney - this youngster was being bullied by some teenage 'larrichimps'. Mum called him over and the hug ensued. The whole crowd - including me - sighed. AWWW!)
Yep good idea, remember you telling me put some rules down. Now that's the down Fall in my case, pondering scenarios see? By the way those 5 big books that I borrowed, well you can have them back. Perhaps used them twice?
ReplyDeleteTake care hugs from all four.
Oh, what a wonderful photo. It makes me smile and cry at the same time. SO much love.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are coming to realize you must take care of yourself first, before you are able to care for the ills of the world.
I promise not to fly to India to tell you all my woes!
K
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteMahal - don't go sendng in big books - I might choose to use them as weapons!!
Kay - Oh I knew it - but then forgot! I'd be delighted if you flew to India - ever been here? It has a wonderful way of making you face up to those woes... and go airing them in public places !!! &*>
No , not sending books now, they are huge. What I meant was you can have them back.
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