Last week, Miss and I sat in front of Dr. Kanodia for the third time, second time together. He asked me where I wanted to go today. I love that my doctor starts our practice with a question. He wants me to grab control of my health, what a novel idea. I told him I wanted to know when I could lighten up on his nutrition disciplines, first off. Secondly, I wanted to know a bit more of the why behind these disciplines and avoid any more testing. I told him I find myself craving fruit, cheese, and wine.
Dr. K looked me in the eye and said something really weird for a medical doc. “Chet, I think I can get away with saying this to you,” he began. He got my attention with that setup. “We’re 90% spiritual and 10% material beings,” he continued. “The point of our work together is to stop your cravings and replace them with gratitude for whatever is in front of you. The fact that you’re still craving these foods means you still have some sugar issues we’re gonna keep working on.” Didn’t see that one coming from my “test, don’t guess” Harvard man.
So, today, as I think about this modern world we occupy together, it seems we all could benefit from a bit more contemplation leading to a bit less craving. Think about it. How many days do you yearn for more time, less clutter, fewer meetings, more clarity, better conversation, and, again, more margin, more margin. Our modern world seems caught in endless craving with little to no time contemplating. Our conversations have progressed from face to face chats on front porches to tiny texts, tweets, and endless interruptions speaking over one another. Are we connecting? Not so sure.
Today we Christians celebrate Jesus resurrection. Maybe we could benefit from a few quiet moments contemplating what this means, does it matter, and how should we then live. Maybe. What are you craving, friend? Have you slowed down and contemplated why you’re craving more and maybe connecting less? Thanks, Dr. K for stirring me to think beyond my material cravings. God, help me replace my cravings with gratitude. God, help me connect. God, help me.
Happy Easter, friends…
BUILT TO LEAD 