"One cannot lead another where one has not gone herself..."

Even though I'm not one to get a lot out of normal daily meditation practice, I have been trying to notice my thought processes more, especially when I'm in the midst of something that I believe brings me closer to myself. Being outdoors and active, especially hiking, is one of these ways.  In Meeting Aesclepius, the part that struck me the most is to look for an inner healer, or our subtle mind, as the manner in which we find the answers.  I've had this experience many times when I'm outdoors, doing what I love, and I call it reconnecting with myself.  There is peace, and understanding- the freedom for any thoughts or feelings to surface, which may need some attention.  The saying "One cannot lead another where one has not gone herself" is very pertinent for a health practitioner, especially in the integral health field, as this work requires true empathy and connection.  And how can we, as practitioners, connect with someone who is struggling to develop spiritually, when we are not on a similar path of learning ourselves?