Many times we pass by and wonder how such beauty can come from a simple tree. We ponder upon the mere awesome accomplishments of nature and how she can develop something as awesome as a fruit tree, not only for shade and air exchange, but for the true meaning which is for the bearing of fruit. The tree has a meaning and depth that sometimes we take for granted.
As we begin to see the sun shine, the light winds blow, plants begin to bloom and we start to see the fruit trees develop. Many times while standing in awe at the bottom of the tree, we see the really ripe, gorgeous, most delightful fruits deep up in the tree, yet we can’t reach it, so we begin to settle for the low lying fruit which is within ‘our’ reach. We begin to think “what that fruit we can’t get to, would taste like” and “the person that is able to reach that deep fruit, wow, what they would taste and enjoy.” However, it is only the ones that would think this way, is the ones who actually know that they are ‘settling’ for the low lying, but would enjoy having the deeper embedded fruits.
Many times in our profession ones do the same. Students and Doctors alike desire to have the deeper understanding, yet they settle for the low lying fruit, because it is much easier. The crowds have accepted it, and there are no complications. Just pick it and enjoy. Yet when they begin to utilize, and unfold the procedures that were low lying, and easy to get to, they begin to see that is exactly what it was that they were taught, low lying information that cannot bear the fruit of the deeper standards that was provided through the research of our profession. This research is in the greenbooks, it has been tested and replicated, and is also the most research ever provided to date in the history of our profession. You want research? Open a greenbook and enjoy! The time was taken and methodically written for us to learn from. Not for us to change. The man that many praise and turn to in a debate, Dr. B.J. Palmer, took his life and dedicated it to provide for us, yet so many mock him. They believe that they have the answer through ‘their’ findings. Again, low lying fruit is always more accessible, and always easier. Why, because it is there for the ones that don’t seek to know more and just want to get by and move on. Dr. B.J. Palmer stated "You can deceive others easily; yourself, perhaps, for a time; but Innate, NEVER."
Understand, our profession was built upon principles; one was WITH HANDS ONLY, which so many today have thrown by the way side through utilizing instruments to adjust with. These types of toys need to be called something else besides our beloved ChiropracTIC. We have become so accustomed to just ACCEPTING the low lying fruit that it has become the norm to just go along with the crowds and whomever is speaking loudest or has the prettiest suit on. We begun to listen to them and whatever they are saying and think that is progression towards moving TIC forward., simply because THEY are saying, and THEY must be the AUTHORITY. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? This day and time, you should immediately turn and find out the TRUTH behind each person and also what their MOTIVE is. THEN, you should see if that falls within YOUR lexicon and the lexicon of TIC. You should have an answer of BALANCE within the prior question. There should be NO CONFUSION, only Clarity.
Every time you cut the light on, you live off of a principle. You drive your car, fly to your next ‘low lying fruit’ Chiropractic forum, or go out on your boat for an afternoon of pleasure; you are living off of a principle, the combustible engine. Every time we breath, eat, run, sit, have motion and live, we are living off of a principle that I am thankful that is not derived from low lying standards. I am excited about having a Nerve Interference free body from a principle that has stood the test of time and not changed with the wind. See, when the low lying fruit is hanging out there for everyone to consume in, it is also so far “out there’ that the elements will soon consume it. The hearty, deeper fruit that is closest to the source will stand through the elements, because the trunk of the tree will always guard it. Just as if you stand closer to what TIC actually is, instead of what someone states ‘THEY SAY’ it is, then you too will find out the protection that can be endured to weather the elements of such non-sense thinking that is out there today. You too will find out what it means to KNOW that YOU KNOW that YOU KNOW, as my father always said. You will be able to be HONEST with yourself and have the integrity to go through slipping and checking from others who do KNOW.
Check yourself today and see if you are consuming the low lying fruits of TIC, or are you going the extra length and digging deeper to gain THE root understanding from the ones who are deeper to the source? Are you comfortable in your gut with simple low lying fruit teachings? Do you want to be mediocre and just get what everyone else can get? Or do you want to step up and ask the questions of Why and Show Me for the ones that claim they are teaching you what the deep principles are. The teachings are very specific, and the lineage has shown that when you do not deviate, it is simple as to obtain the deeper fruits.
Which will you choose?
~kale