Being surrounded by practitioners from all over the world allowed me to honor the complex and beautiful thoughts and experiences we each bring to our practices. I often ask myself, “Do we celebrate these differences, or do we see them as a problem?” For those who have worked with me, you know that I always celebrate the differences. In my practice of Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM), I pull knowledge from various lineages, believing that tradition is living, not stuck in the past. This approach allows me to best serve my community.
Years ago, when I was a brand-new TEAM student, I attended a lecture by a teacher who validated my belief that this way of thinking, drawing from diverse traditions, makes sense. This is why I jumped on three flights, rented a car, and found myself in Italy in the middle of August, sweating out my self-doubt in 100-degree weather. The experience re-inspired my practice and my knowledge.
I am now thrilled to begin a three-year Meta practice training, a journey that will refine, develop, and transcend our classical training while adapting to modern-day needs. As I embark on this path, I ask myself, “How can we use these different lenses to address the challenges of this particular moment in time?”
This experience feels like a recommitment to myself, my profession, my lifelong learning, my practice, and my patients. The trip was a powerful reminder that the journey of growth and learning never ends, and I am excited to continue this journey with renewed passion and purpose.
Always,
Holly
