Hmmm, a bio. Well, my name is Emily and I am 29 year old student here at ACCHS. Before this venture, I was working on film down in LA. I love film and it will always be a part of my world and the way I express myself. I have always wanted to be a healer and to help others, but I couldn't figure out the correct medium to go about that. Film was working, but it wasn't getting close enough to the source of helping that I needed. It was also very counterproductive for my health. After experiencing the amazing benefits of acupuncture I realized this would be the perfect way for me to help others.
I hope to one day help families heal from both physical and emotional trauma here in Oakland. Although I see myself traveling a lot, before hand, to gain as much knowledge as possible in the area of medicine, both ancient traditions and modern theories. I feel it's important to help heal families as a whole so certain cycles can be broken ie poverty, abuse, etc.
Acupuncture gave me a new found freedom inside myself. So many of us are trapped inside our own walls and without freedom we can not get further towards inner peace. Because of this, I'd also like to volunteer a lot of my time inside the walls of prisons and jails, offering my services to both the inmates and their families who are on the outside.
I look forward to my four years here at ACCHS!!! Education is a privilege and a blessing.
We didn't talk about the article titled Moon Phases Tied to Sleep Cycles in class but I wanted to comment on it anyway, because this current full moon we just had was intense for me. It's funny that these scientists need "proof" that the moon effects us and our sleep patterns when the proof is right here in our experience. Or, at least it is in my own experience. I am sure, hundreds of years back the moon had an even stronger effect on us as a people. Back then, we were more on cycle with the planet in general. We ate with seasons, slept more or less depending on the length of daylight, and didn't have artificial light blocking our melatonin. But still, even these days, I sometimes don't even have to look up to know it's a full moon. I can feel it in my body and emotions in more ways than one.
That is very interesting. I would like to know more about your experience of sensing the moon : )
ReplyDeleteYeh, I think there is much more to the moon cycles that would worth being more aware of, often feel changes and have noticed many times when full moon is in full swing. It does seem difficult to be mindful, simple perhaps, but not necessarily easy. Many countries are still centered around the lunar calendar, could be worth looking into.
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