May 2006

Being inspired

by Dr. Ogi Ressel

Let's talk about an issue that's been pondered forever and remains the subject of countless questions.

Why is it that sometimes you're really "ON," while at other times, you seem to be really "OFF?" When you're on, things just fall into place. New patients seem to call you out of the blue. Patients don't miss their appointments, they show up on time, they ASK couldn't you "please spare some time from your busy schedule" to perhaps check their family? People pay you on time. Some even ask if they could pay in advance, before you've had the opportunity to mention that option to them.

When you're in that on cycle (or zone), everything in your universe seems to just click into place. You practice with no effort, patients simply recover, every adjustment you deliver is flawless. Kids love you. When you increase your fees, people ask, "only that much?" Calls come in from everywhere with speaking invitations, magazines inquire if you'd consider writing for them and your opinion's sought out by the media. Doctors contact you asking whether they could mentor with you, people call you to help them with their children... and you look down at your hands in quiet wonder.

BUT... there are times when exactly the opposite takes place and  nothing seems to go right for you.

Everybody seems to miss their appointments, people discontinue care, money's tight, you can't afford to advertise, patients forget to pay you and you've missed the yellow page deadline. Your state board wants to see you about a complaint and the peer review people are breathing down your neck. If that's not enough, your favorite CA quit (your spouse is thinking of quitting also), the front steps of your office just caved in, the ceiling's cracked and little Johnny has spilled a large glass of sticky orange juice on your carpet. Brian's ear infections won't clear up and Betty's colitis is acting up again so she wants her money back for the last eight months of care. Anything else? Ah, yes, the police just took your used VW Rabbit off the road because it's "unsafe."

Right. Obviously, you're not on. "What does that mean?" you sputter. Well, let's talk about this.

When you're on, everything's easy, life's a ball! There isn't any rollercoaster. You're effortless... on purpose... unshakable. You have certainty. You have power. You exude class. You're the best! You're simply ON!

Actually, you're inspired. Inspired means that you're "in‑spirit," that you're very much connected to the Power of the Universe! You ARE that power. That power is you. You are Innate. All that you touch feels your spirit and your energy. You function on a different plane. You resonate at a different frequency. You're connected.

When you're not connected, there isn't anything that goes right. All of us have a deep desire to be connected to that power. It's just who we are. It's when we've become disconnected that we get into trouble.

Yet, it's easy to reconnect. How? I suggest you start by spending a little time holding a baby. Where can you get one? Borrow one, rent one (I'm teasing), but spend a little time with one.

Look into that baby's eyes. Focus. See the love residing there. It's unconditional. Connect with it. Let go of all your pressures and just "be there." Quiet your mind. Experience. You don't need to say a word. The baby will understand. And so will you if you listen hard enough.

My sincere wish for you is that you be "inspired," that you find that "connection" with the Power of the Universe ‑‑ and unleash it in your life!

(Dr. Ogi Ressel, author, researcher, and an x‑ray and pediatric specialist, teaches The Practice Evolution Program, the "fastest‑growing coaching program on the planet." Visit online at www.practiceevolution.com and take the Practice Health Mini‑Checkup. Dr. Ressel may be contacted by e‑mail at drogi@practiceevolution.com or by calling 800‑353‑3082. Interested in receiving his weekly THOTS "on seeing tons of children and families in your practice?" Send him an e‑mail and asked to be added to the list.)