Resources
1.
Manifestations of Physician Health [see below]
2.
Guide to Creation of a Ritual [click
here]
Manifestations
of Physician Health
A healthy physician:
listens, empathizes and supports self including shadow side
forms a clear image of what he/she needs and is able to pursue
those needs
has a healthy self esteem yet reflects on personal challenges
supports a self that is evolving, growing and interdependent
with the environment
sees both fixity and process
is clear about goals yet grounded in the present
takes care not to make errors yet is not rigidly perfectionist
has clear boundaries that are flexible, semi-permeable
retains a sense of optimism, awe, excitement and joy
is proud of accomplishments yet retains a sense of humility
has practices that enhance resiliency and positivism
tolerates paradox/uncertainty/frustration/ imperfection/change
experiences and encourages a full range of emotions
is able to park emotions when necessary
approaches issues such as time, simplicity, money in a way that
supports health
is able to identify clear priorities
is resourceful, self reliant, independent yet creates support
systems and will ask for help when necessary
is constantly pursuing expanded awareness and less resort to
resistances
has reclaimed entire spectrum of mental function including
non-linear
is able to see both pathology and health
is able to admit personal fallibility and lack of knowledge when
necessary
is able to abandon hierarchy and form partnerships
is grounded in ethical principles
able to balance technology with healing
experiences meaning and purpose to life and experience life as a
journey
sets aside personal needs when necessary for the good of others
e.g social action
© Barry Bub, M.D.
Guide to Creation of a
Ritual
Phase 1. PREPARATION
1. The initial idea:
You have felt the need to enact or commemorate a major event in your life. A
thought occurs - how about a ritual? Some questions.
What is the significance of the transition, what do I want and what do I need?
What metaphor, myth or story comes to mind as symbolizing me or my transition?
2. Collecting Data:
This is the phase of collecting material and concepts for the ritual process,
including things such as poetry, songs, symbols, people who have brought you to this
place, that will be useful in designing the ritual. This is best done by freely writing
down thoughts that arise. You will have to make some decisions:
Who will facilitate and share in the planning of this ritual?
Will I base this ritual on an existing one from my religion or other reference group or
will we design an original one?
Who do I envision being present? Who is my inner circle? Who feels safe to have
present? Who might be touched by this?
What symbols would I want for this ritual?
When should we have the ritual? What interval is needed?
Where is the most appropriate place for the ritual? How will we create sacred space?
Who is connected to this transition? How are they impacted? Will they be included in
the ritual? How?
3. Design:
This is the phase of looking at the stages of the ritual and deciding what form it
will take. For this you will draw on the material you have accumulated as well as new
thoughts that will emerge during this process.
stages:
- Preparing yourself.
- Preparing the space.
- Welcoming and gathering the individuals into being a group.
- Declaring the intention.
- Telling the story.
- Utilizing the symbolic music, poetry, actions to signify change of state/status. This
can anywhere in the ritual. In the middle are specific symbolic action that highlight the
particular transition.
- Inviting blessings.
- Closure.
4. Logistics:
Each stage of the ritual needs a basic script so that the process is smooth,
integrated, uninterrupted yet leaving room for spontaneous expression and genuine emotion
to emerge.
Phase 2. ENACTMENT
The process of preparing for the ritual is in
itself an essential part of the shift that comes from the enactment. A wealth of memories,
emotions and perhaps awareness arise in those preparing to participate. The enactment is
the climax of the process.
Phase 3. INTEGRATION
In the days, weeks and months after the ritual a
savoring an unfolding of the effects of the ritual will take place. Try to avoid
micro-analyzing the inevitable glitches that will occur and try to let the overall
experience fill your soul.
© Barry Bub, M.D.
