”W.Y.D.” The Masterpiece Within You.
Taking notes, whether in college, at seminars or for patient visits, I often resort to abbreviations and occasionally, some high school steno. I learned clever letters and symbols for both speed and even some privacy.
And this was way before the acronyms of texting. Now we have OMG, BFF, TMI and so many more. By now there is likely a glossary to help figure out what they all mean. Lol.. :-D
But sometimes they are just for me to simply recall a comment or special moment shared during an office visit. I use symbols like an up arrow, to let me know patient had a positive change since their last appointment. Sometimes a smiley face, an exclamation point, or an underscore to note that the adjustment was a profound experience or an ‘aha’ moment.
I do admit to having one foot firmly planted in both camps: While we finally have lovely software for bookkeeping and scheduling, IMO nothing beats the cheerful voice of a live person to assist a first time caller. And the flipside; over three decades in practice, and I still prefer to write my office notes.
As a wellness practice, although I do document, it doesn’t require a ton. From them, I can surmise any needed references. And I do take side notes in the margins if you’ve shared something pertinent, or used a particular descriptive for what’s going on in your life. It could easily be a trip or celebration, new health info or an upcoming procedure I should be aware of.
But then there’s this: Somewhere in the course of care..
Me: Good to see you! Tell me something good!
You: Whatever you did the last time Doc, that made all the difference“. It was what I needed.
“Whatever you did”, referring to the last adjustment.
So that ends up in my side notes as WYD.
And I smile, listen and an educational moment unfolds.
When I hear ‘whatever you did’, it could be the 1st or 21st adjustment.
Thing is, the last adjustment was likely the same subluxation patterns I found and cleared before. The difference was this: This time, you noticed a change.
So if I didn’t alter what and how I delivered the adjustment, why do you notice it now?
Did I do something different, or did you?
It was you all along.
How your body receives an adjustment in that moment in time determines how your body responds, it has everything to do with what’s going on inside you at that precise moment. I introduce a specific force of correction, and if your body is ready to receive it differently, you may be more aware and you now perceive it for the first time. I’ve seen it time and again. Depending on your history, how long you’ve been adapting to aberrant patterns, it can take time and consistent care to clear and restore function to your systems.
So if I jot WYD your side notes, I know that you have turned a corner in your own health and healing awareness. And you did that! My job is to remove the subluxations interfering with your own innate healing ability.
Your job is to show up and trust your body and the life process.
Just like a stone must be tapped by the sculptor countless times to reveal the beautiful form envisioned, think about it: Which one tap was THE ONE that actually revealed the masterpiece? They all matter. Time and consistency and precision is what makes the difference.
It was you all along. Patiently allowing your health to evolve and restore as only it knows how.
So - thanks for the compliment, but always remember, I don’t heal you, YOU heal you. I clear the disconnects and the tension. The healing and the rebalancing and revealing the masterpiece is all you.
So I smile: You're catching onto the Big Idea. Living subluxation-free is the best way to express your best vitality every day of your life.
See you on the tables.