Love it!

Love it!
With the Events of the world since Christmas time it has become very clear that the universe is trying to tell us something. The World has been forced to be more compassionate, to give generously and to share love with one another. People have changed the way that they think and have learnt not to take life for granted but to have a deeper understanding that we must make the most of life and love it because at any second it can all be swept away.

The Chiropractic profession has a unique gift of love that resonates within it. No other profession shares a bond as strong or as passionate as chiropractic. A bond between patients, between doctors, between doctors and patients, between patients and C.A.'s and also a bond with Chiropractic students. One of the most overwhelming things as a student entering into the Chiropractic profession was the generosity of fellow Chiropractors and C.A.'s. Before even being accepted into the course so many Chiropractors were willing to welcome me into their practice to spend time with them and learn from them. These experiences have been more beneficial than what any textbook could teach anyone. To all of you here that haven't yet given this gift or opportunity to students please do so. For me I have been inspired by watching so many of you and learnt so much about practicing and the running of a practice from seeing it first hand. We all have the power to change lives. Some of you have changed my life and taught me priceless information that will help me to be the best Chiropractor I can be. They say; "Give a man a fish and he can eat for a day…teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime." The same applies to Chiropractic. By giving someone and adjustment you can effect them for a day but by teaching someone about Chiropractic and Chiropractic philosophy you can effect them for a lifetime. It is most important that as a student you understand the meaning and the power of Chiropractic because it is this that becomes your driving force for practice and for the future.

It is becoming clearer that the next generation of people are entering a new and exciting era of health care. Younger people are actually beginning to understand the importance of caring for their health and it is much easier to reinforce this to the younger generation than to try and re-educate an older mind. Recently my mother and I overheard a funny conversation between four little old ladies and a coffee shop. They were discussing one of the ladies visits to her Chiropractor earlier that day. One of the old ladies asked her friends what a Chiropractor was. One of the friends replied 'it is someone that crunches your bones'. The next little old lady, thinking she was very intelligent, was quick to correct her by saying ' No no, a Chiropractor is like a gynecologist!' By this stage everyone in the café was listening and laughing. But then the forth little old lady, who had been for her adjustment earlier that morning said 'My Chiropractor is the person who keeps me healthy and I wouldn't still be here if it wasn't for him.' It's a pretty special thing for someone to actually credit their life to you. I'm sure most of us here will strive to hear those words… if you haven't heard them already.

It is such a joy to be part of a profession that is able to give so much to all ages of the community and have such a profound effect on humanity. Events like Dynamic Growth show that the dedication and love for Chiropractic is phenomenal. For my self, it is events like these that lead me through another year of study and inspire me to create and build my visions and dreams. It is of such importance that we all live inspired lives because it is inspiration that wakes us in the morning and love that gives us appreciation for life to go on. So whatever it is that you love, whether it is Chiropractic or dance or flying or whatever, love it and be fulfilled by it. And I quote, "Life is not measured by the number for breaths you take but by the number of moments that take your breath away". And by filling your life with love and with Chiropractic there will undoubtedly be many moments that will take your breath away.

By Sarah Rossi. A 4th-Year Student at the Division of Chiropractic RMIT Melbourne Australia