While working for the Health System in the Middle East ,once in a discourse,I was asked by a Colleague,”How is it useful for us,we are Medical People,we have system to follow,and we do it well,how can creativity training be helpful in our job?”
SMILING,i have tried to convince,but ‘not yet’,the person is still hanging on the ‘medical degrees& experience’ he possess,which seemingly empowered him,to hinder noel paths in the ‘system’ itself,IF he is Creative& innovative!!
Heart&Mind Training Methods are very useful under such circumstances;it really cleanse the ice,on top of the creative mind,brain and neurons,and make the mind eagerly creative to embrace innovative steps.
May I quote the story of a doctor, who approached a Buddhist-Monk- to know how to achieve Wisdom&Insight”(jhanam)’ through a retreat’. Innocently,the doctor asked”what should I do to know what is a real RETREAT ,that will give me real wisdom?The Monk replied,”Joy fully treat each patient,try to remove the pains of the sick-that is the ‘retreat'(dhyaana)’ for you”! The doc was not satisfied with this reply.He walked away.
Next new year,the doctor came back to the monk,asked same question,got same answer,he left! This repeated for many years,and finally one new year eve,the Monk said”forgive me son,I will give you the lessons of a retreat,stay here for six months”He stayed there,trained and satisfied,he left.
Years passed,once the Monk&Doc met at the banks of a river.”What r u doing NOW?”asked the Monk,”I am serving the sick people,try to remove their pains,and make them comfortable.”replied the disciple.
”MONK DID NOT ASK ANYTHING ABOUT ‘RETREAT’& THE DOC DID NOT MENTION IT AT ALL “!!!!!!!!!!!!
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