I noticed I've been a very bad blogger here- no posts for 6 months!
But what should an ex-acupuncturist say on a blog he hoped would be his podium to become "America's Acupuncturist"?
I suppose if I had been more desperate for that kind of attention I wouldn't have given up until I'd become a regular Oprah guest. But I have a love-hate relationship with fame. Part of me wanted that for a long time- the more spiritual part of me values and desires anonymity. The sensible part knows that fame's not worth the sacrifices especially since fame itself makes you sacrificial. And not always for a good cause.
I did write a book about acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and I continue to get compliments on it- people keep buying and recommending it, so I'm proud of that effort, which was the capstone of my pulsemed.org work.
Maybe one day when I settle down in my 50's I'll want to do an acupuncture practice again.
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Are you by chance the author of "Is Acupuncture Safe?," in ArticlesTree.com, October 28, 2004.? If so, let me know, I am writing on behalf of Cengage Learning. We are looking for reprint rights.
That is a good information. Thanks.
Maybe you can help me with some concerns about beginning TcM school. I'v been accepted but am having serious second thoughts. I here it's very difficult to make it as an acupuncturist. Most of my resources from deans at schools in colorado and practitioners alike seem to be less than optimistic about it. I'll be in a fair amount of debt when all is done and said and am feeling very uncomfortable with the thought of being one of those struggling practitioners. I am in Denver and do not care to move to Bum#!@** colorado or some other state to practice. I'm a 45 year old Ophthalmic technician(I give eye exams), Vegan, happily married with children, Health nut, Easy going person. I cannot afford to Not be successful at this monetarily. I feel it's a calling in a way, but in reality it seems sort of bleak to be honest. What do you think? Am I worried over nothing? Too much scarcity thinking. Am I the only one who is concerned with this? The schools are not hurting for students. I do believe in myself, but sometimes that is not always enough. what do you think? Any feedback you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely, Paul
You can never be an ex-acupuncturist maybe just a reformed one!!
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