Unit 8 BLOG

Unit 8 Blog

Review the exercises and practice sessions you have completed in this course. (Loving Kindness, Subtle mind, Visualization, meditation etc.) Choose two practices that you have determined to be most beneficial. How can you implement these practices in your personal life to foster “mental fitness”? Provide specific examples.

I think that the two things I can use most are visualization and the meditation.

Both of these things can be down almost anywhere with no need for electrical support.  I think that is important especially with the fast paced world that I live in.  And I can do these anytime and anyplace.  I can even do them on a moments’ notice.  I don’t have to plan ahead.  I just take advantage of the opportunities that are presented to me.  During my planning period at work I could just sit in my classroom and do either of these.  And when I have to travel with MY Raider Teams for competition, I could do either of these in between events. 

Unit 7

Complete the Meeting Aesclepius mp3 (located in the Doc Sharing area). Describe your meditative practices for the week and discuss the experience. Explain how mindfulness or meditation has fostered an increase in your psychological or spiritual wellness. How can you continue to apply these practices in your life to foster greater health and wellness?

When the exercise said to focus on a person, my Dad was right there.  Of course he is always there even though he died 2 years ago.  He has always been my guide.  While taking in the light, there did seem to be some sort of surge.  Not sure how to explain the surge but it was there and it was comforting.  Once again one it was over, I did seem more relaxed.  It is weird how a few moments of meditation, yoga, etc. will relax the body and mind.  That is when it seems like life is going to get hard I just relax and think happy thoughts.

 

Describe the saying: "One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself" (p.477). How does this apply to the health and wellness professional? Do you have an obligation to your clients to be developing your health psychologically, physically, and spiritually? Why or why not? How can you implement psychological and spiritual growth in your personal life?

I’m a true believer that a person must lead by example.  How can a person teach what they do not know?  This is way a person must always be growing.  There is never enough knowledge.  A leader will always find new ways and explore new possibilities.

Unit 6

1.  Practice the universal Loving Kindness (meditation) exercise on p. 93.

2.  Complete the Integral Assessment discussed in chapter 11 (p.115).

3.  Describe the exercise and assessment process. What did you discover about yourself? What area have you chosen to be a focus of growth and development? Why? What are some specific exercises or activities that you can implement to foster greater wellness in this area?

To be honest, it is very hard to do the exercise and assessment.  My life is so hectic right now with projects, exercises, work, family, etc.  I can sit and listen to a cd or recording much better.  I do know that my personal relationship is an issue in my life right now.  I’m torn as to what I should do.  I know what my mind tells me but I also know what my heart tells me.  It will take a little more time and some and some other issues to fall in place.  I am keeping the peace and not being brought down by negativity.  I have a job and a mission in life that I must maintain.

UNIT 5

1.    Compare and contrast the Loving Kindness exercise and the Subtle mind exercise. Explain your experience including the benefits, frustrations etc.

Maybe it is because I do these exercises at night after a long day of work but I always go into a semi sleep state.  I still know what is going on around me but I am at rest in my mind.  I loved the sound of the waves and when I first heard the flute I thought I was hearing things.  I have done yoga before and it is amazing how a little meditation can make you feel like you have slept for a few hours.  The only frustration is that I wish that I would make more time to really get deep into the meditation.

2.    Discuss the connection of the spiritual wellness to mental and physical wellness. Explain how the connection is manifested in your personal life.

Strong in mind, body and spirit is a goal.  I believe that when you are at peace with your inner self then all things are possible or more easily accepted.  Every person has their limitations.  Most people never want to face the fact that they have weaknesses.  If a person can accepted their weaknesses not as a dead end but more as a challenge to overcome or adapt then it promotes growth. These 3 things are like dominos. The body develops then the mind and finally the spirit.