In China years ago, the family doctor was a central figure in a village. He knew everyone, young and old, and everyone knew him. He was paid a small fee so long as the villagers remained healthy and illness free. If someone did became ill, the doctor did not receive compensation again until they had recovered. In the village, it was in the doctor’s best interest to pay attention. He would take note of subtle changes in individuals or events that could potentially become a problem and intervene before it could manifest or require great effort to manage.
In modern times, we need to be this kind of doctor for ourselves. We should pay attention to our bodies, our dietary needs, our stress levels, and our need for rest and relaxation. We should pay attention to those little aches and pains and other subtle messages our bodies leave us. We should heed these messages and take action as necessary. We should get our annual checkups, physicals and other clinical test. We should take advantage of the great wealth of knowledge available from our health care providers, from the internet and in print. And we should take every opportunity to maintain a positive outlook and a balanced lifestyle.
As with the village doctor, the payoff is in prevention and in being proactive. To the happy and grateful villagers, it does not appear as though the doctor is doing much at all. Actually, he is mindfully working at it every day.
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