I don’t believe that anyone should be judged based on the colour of their skin, their physical ability, the clothes they’re wearing, what books they read, where they shop, what music they like, what house they live in, what car they drive or what haircut they have.
I also don’t believe anyone should be judged on their job title.
In the past I’ve done all sorts of weird and wonderful things. I’ve worked in seedy nightclubs making cheap cocktails, in supermarkets selling sausage rolls and cereal, at buzzing cafes making coffee and scrubbing dishes, in fancy restaurants polishing cutlery, at ski resorts dealing with disgruntled customers, in chalets cleaning spas and making beds, and in administration roles answering phones all day.
Now, when I tell people I’m a Naturopath, I generally get one of three looks – confusion, approval or disapproval. No doubt it happens to many people, in many industries… but I’ve discovered that natural medicine is a particularly touchy subject for some!
Personally, I don’t mind confusion or disapproval. I’m totally accepting of the fact that not everyone will love what I do as much as I do! But, when I hear that clients are met with negative comments and scathing opinions after mentioning that they’re seeing a Naturopath to another health care professional, it really grates on my gears.