Self-reflection and Learning Goals 4: Level 3

   I had to make up one Herbal shift today after having finished the rest of my clinic hours about a month ago. Since that time I have taken the herbal board (and passed it!). When I had my last day of my herbal shift from last term I felt moderately comfortable with herbs. I still felt like I couldn't recall formulas or single herbs on the spot  most of the time. I wished I had taken one more herbal rotation and almost thought about signing up for an extra one this summer.
   Reflecting on how I feel at this moment about herbs, I feel more than moderately comfortable. This has made me fully realize the importance of simple repetition which I did so much of while studying for the herbal board. It's also inspired me going forward to always keep practicing and reading about formulas and herbs. I remember once Dr. Shen saying it took him 10 years to feel completely confident with herbs. That's not the kind of timeline a person can rush.
   Even though I feel my progress is moving slowly, I feel confident that it IS moving and that it is going at the right type of pace. My goal for the future is to simply keep the pace and continue to learn and love herbs no matter what.