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stretched or challenged, thus, our personal faith, our personal beliefs of ourselves, is also being developed. The stron- ger the faith, the more our spirit can brave the daily confrontations of outer worldly events and circumstances.
That inner strength can be derived from a num- ber of sources, singly or collectively – such as love, hope, religion of choice, culture, family, friends or profession. Some find that as a Rescuer/Responder, the means to make a dif- ference, to save a life, is the basis of their inter- nal drive. The ability to bring that inner power of
the spirit to the surface is often the dividing line between those who truly live and those who allow life to have its way with them. Spirit also relates to one’s own will or desire – that innate drive that keeps us getting up no matter how many times we have fallen down.
We all posses the means. It is often said that there are those who are “just born with it.” The truth is, we are all born with it – we all possess the power. The difference lies in those who have acknowledged, embraced and utilized it. But it is there for each of us. EMS personnel are consis-
tently confronted with the challenge of press- ing on, sometimes in the face of overwhelm- ing physical fatigue and mental depletion. A numerous string of calls, one right after another, can quickly wear down reserves, leaving little room to come up for air and just breathe. Yet, the drive to make a differ- ence shines through, and the Rescuer/Responder presses on.
People can be taught to find their spirit and maximize its potential. Since the spirit is some- thing we have with us always, it’s a matter of learning new and potent ways to harness that
spirit. In doing so, we can launch our lives ever forward in a positive way. Many methods of inner self-awareness are available and can be used to unlock the hidden energies nestled in each of us.
Meditation and yoga provide an intra-scope of observation and reflec- tion. Both methods can use physical aspects, such as breathing, stretching, poses, chants, walking and visual references to gain a deeper awareness and understanding of the individual spirit. Martial Arts training provides an array of philosophies and ideologies geared towards cultivating the
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