Dear Doctor,
This weekend was the Johns Hopkins University Homecoming, and as part of the
festivities at my alma mater, I had a rare opportunity to participate in a
reunion concert with my legendary college band, Ocean Rose. The last time we
performed was four years ago, the first time we’d played together for almost
thirty years, but since then the key band mates have been writing and playing on
a regular basis.
As sometimes happens with a group of creative, intelligent people, there were
some egos flaring, causing a little internal friction. Knowing the dissenting
parties thoroughly, I was able to apply the secret Perman Peacemaking Process,
and the gig went off without a hitch, a rockin’ good time for all.
On the way to the farewell brunch and post mortem on the previous night’s
victories, Regina and I saw the perfect bumper sticker adorning the back of a
late model SUV – “Wag more, bark less.”
How much more wisdom and joie de vivre can you pack into four words? Coasting on
the elation of youth revisited and recaptured, our investment in good energy,
effective use of limited resources and our mutual desire for musical excellence
moved the enmity aside, and the result was memorable.
What if the world embraced the simple elegance of this profound doctrine, and
concentrated on celebrating life and all of its splendor, instead of complaining
about what isn’t right yet?
No amount of whining about being dealt with unfairly by organized health can
replace the constructive press of the highly publicized study showing that
chiropractic care helps blood pressure patients – no amount of beefing about
chiropractors being nerve system specialists could carry the influence of a
Montel Williams enthusing over the benefits of chiropractic care in dealing with
his multiple sclerosis – and no amount of righteous indignation about being
overlooked as sports experts can accomplish for our profession what a Tiger
Woods, Joe Montana or Lance Armstrong can provide in extolling our virtues and
positioning us as essential members of the health, wellness and peak performance
team.
Our canine friends generally have the right idea on this. Even if you were
cranky with your doggie this morning when you left for the office, upon your
return you can expect the warmest of greetings, drenched in unconditional love,
acceptance and especially unbridled joy. And how much better do you like it when
they express themselves with their tails instead of their voices?
You know, most of us don’t wag enough, and bark a whole lot too much. We could
take a lesson from a silly little saying spotted on a bumper sticker in
Baltimore, Maryland, and the world might be a happier, more fun place. If we
demonstrate our natural excitement and passion for what we do, it will most
likely find an eager audience, desirous of what we have to offer.
Wag more, bark less – sound advice for those who want to have a positive impact
and minimize their stress and discomfort. Let‘s all plan on doing a lot more
wagging and a lot less barking, and see what role that plays in addressing our
society’s challenges.
Dr. Dennis Perman, for The Masters Circle
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