I found the Subtle Mind exercise easier to follow than the Loving-Kindness practice. I had to listen to the Loving-Kindness exercise a couple times to complete it. I remember feeling uncomfortable when the instructor asked to think about a love one in pain and 'absorb' her pain, transform it and breath it out in the shape of love and kindness. I think I felt uncomfortable and somewhat frustrated because the love one I thought about is in emotional pain. I felt like her pain could have affected me while I was breathing it in, but at the same time I wanted to continue with the exercise to give her a little help. It was like crossed feelings.
During the Subtle Mind exercise, I was able to quickly stayed focused. The instructions were so much easier to follow and I felt more relaxed when it ended.
At the end of the Subtle Mind exercise, I was able to feel the connection between my body and my mind. I was physically, mentally and spiritually relaxed. My day had been hectic, just like my usual routine but I was able to calmly complete it. Even in the most stressful moment I was still able to be calmed, stress free!
This was just a little prove of the wonders that meditation can do for my wellness. There is still a long way to go and grow.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Unit # 4 The Mind-Body-Spirit Paradigm
The Loving Kindness was a relaxing experience; even thought I was interrupted a couple times by my kids. But it reminded me that the deepest love I have ever felt has been for them; followed by other family members. I realized that since I feel more happiness and satisfaction when I give love, kindness and attention to my love ones and others; I have easily put myself aside. This exercise also reminded of my mother always telling us to be nice to others and to treat them as we wanted them to treat us. She also said whatever you do will come back to you. I am glad I did, now I just have to work on leaving some love for myself.
I think the best way to explain the mental workout is to think of it as a workout where our mind stretches and tones and as a result it is relaxed and ready to focus and work to its highest potential. Mental workout should be practiced as part of a daily routine; I know I ought to do this kind of exercises to help my psychological and spiritual health; it can really help me to beat the mental stress of my daily routine. In addition, to be a stress relief, it will also reflect in my environment at home and work making them more pleasant.
I think the best way to explain the mental workout is to think of it as a workout where our mind stretches and tones and as a result it is relaxed and ready to focus and work to its highest potential. Mental workout should be practiced as part of a daily routine; I know I ought to do this kind of exercises to help my psychological and spiritual health; it can really help me to beat the mental stress of my daily routine. In addition, to be a stress relief, it will also reflect in my environment at home and work making them more pleasant.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Unit # 3
Hello everyone,
According to a 1-10 scale, I would grade as follows:
To my physical well being I think is at 4; because I had a car accident and now I am in the process of recuperation from neck surgery. Since my movement has been limited, I have not being able to exercise as I used to and as a result I still have not lost the extra pounds I have.
My spiritual well being I consider is at 6. After the accident, I had problems with my faith in the sense that I could not understand why that accident had happened to me, when I am a very careful driver and a young reckless driver changed my life completely in just a couple seconds. I think my spiritual being was at its lowest level. Now it has been getting higher.
I think my psychological well being is the highest at 7. As a result of the physical pain and spiritual down hill, my psychological being has been affected and has room for improvement.
Goals
Physical: loose those ugly pounds and be back in shape.
Spiritual: I want to be able to have a deeper spiritual life.
Psychological: I want to beat stress and have a more relaxed life.
Activities to reach those goals:
Physical ~ Right now I am just following Doctor's orders and since my movement is quite limited; there is not much I can do and I will have to wait until I can start exercising again. What I have been doing is watching closely what I eat and keeping as healthy as possible, so I will not gain anymore weight.
Spiritual ~ Praying has been great for me. I am interested on meditation to get a boost and I know this class will help me achieve it.
Psychological ~ I have been taking the positive side of things and as a result I feel better within myself. I have to manage my time more wisely and want to practice relaxation therapies to fight stress.
The Crime of the Century exercise was new to me and I found it quite relaxing. At first I felt like "out of place" because of the continuous soft voice. But I understand that is the way it has to be to relax.
I enjoyed it even though I had several interruptions by my children, I will try it again some other time when I can be by myself.
Thank you for your time.
According to a 1-10 scale, I would grade as follows:
To my physical well being I think is at 4; because I had a car accident and now I am in the process of recuperation from neck surgery. Since my movement has been limited, I have not being able to exercise as I used to and as a result I still have not lost the extra pounds I have.
My spiritual well being I consider is at 6. After the accident, I had problems with my faith in the sense that I could not understand why that accident had happened to me, when I am a very careful driver and a young reckless driver changed my life completely in just a couple seconds. I think my spiritual being was at its lowest level. Now it has been getting higher.
I think my psychological well being is the highest at 7. As a result of the physical pain and spiritual down hill, my psychological being has been affected and has room for improvement.
Goals
Physical: loose those ugly pounds and be back in shape.
Spiritual: I want to be able to have a deeper spiritual life.
Psychological: I want to beat stress and have a more relaxed life.
Activities to reach those goals:
Physical ~ Right now I am just following Doctor's orders and since my movement is quite limited; there is not much I can do and I will have to wait until I can start exercising again. What I have been doing is watching closely what I eat and keeping as healthy as possible, so I will not gain anymore weight.
Spiritual ~ Praying has been great for me. I am interested on meditation to get a boost and I know this class will help me achieve it.
Psychological ~ I have been taking the positive side of things and as a result I feel better within myself. I have to manage my time more wisely and want to practice relaxation therapies to fight stress.
The Crime of the Century exercise was new to me and I found it quite relaxing. At first I felt like "out of place" because of the continuous soft voice. But I understand that is the way it has to be to relax.
I enjoyed it even though I had several interruptions by my children, I will try it again some other time when I can be by myself.
Thank you for your time.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Second Unit
Unit # 2
Hello everyone,
I really enjoyed the reading for this unit. There is so much to learn! It was very exciting to read all the posts in the discussion board; it shows that we are in the same wave :)
Hello everyone,
I really enjoyed the reading for this unit. There is so much to learn! It was very exciting to read all the posts in the discussion board; it shows that we are in the same wave :)
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