Our first exercise was the Universal Loving Kindness exercise. I really enjoyed this exercise. When I expand my consciousness and share loving energy with others, it makes me smile and feel complete. I feel peaceful and blessed.
The Integral Assessment was interesting. I asked myself what areas in my life are sources of suffering and difficulty. I have areas in my life that are in compartments. I guess I put things there until I am able to deal with them. Unfortunately, some things have just stayed in their boxes for quite some time. I need to work on healing what is in these boxes. I also need to work on my physical health. I have not made time for exercise over the last couple of years.
This is the area that I think is ready for development and growth right now. I have began eating more healthily and started exercising again. My mom has recently become ill and it made me think of my own physical health. I also have started incorporating meditation and tai chi. This will help with many aspects of development in my life.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
The Subtle Mind
This week we changed from the Loving Kindness exercise to the Subtle Mind exercise. I think they seem to do two different things. The Loving Kindness exercise seems to focus on sending loving energy to help and heal. The Subtle Mind exercise seems to focus more on inner peace and calmness. When I do the Loving Kindness exercise, I almost feel like my consciousness expands and fills with energy. I can actually feel the buzzing of energy. In the Subtle Mind exercise I feel a calmness. Like I'm just floating. At the same time, I feel like I am a part of everything. I don't feel emotionally or physically attached to anything. I just observe in stillness.
Spiritual, mental and physical wellness are all intertwined. If one area is lacking, it affects the other areas. The good news is that since they are all connected, they can be used to help each other. A physical ailment can be helped with mind and spirit through meditation, yoga, etc. Mental ailments can be helped the same way. I can apply this to my life by meditating regularly, exercising and praying.
Spiritual, mental and physical wellness are all intertwined. If one area is lacking, it affects the other areas. The good news is that since they are all connected, they can be used to help each other. A physical ailment can be helped with mind and spirit through meditation, yoga, etc. Mental ailments can be helped the same way. I can apply this to my life by meditating regularly, exercising and praying.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Unit 4 Blog
1. Describe your experience. (Did you find it beneficial? Difficult?) Why or Why not? Would you recommend this to others? Why or Why not?
I loved the Loving Kindness exercise. I felt totally relaxed and felt a sense of warmth. I was able to take time to think about each person I care about and give them individual attention and love. As I did this, I felt the loving energy enveloping me too.
2. What is the concept of “Mental Workout"? What does the research indicate are the proven benefits of a Mental Work Out? How can you implement mental workouts to foster your psychological health?
A mental workout is taking time out to train you mind to find its "quietness." This is something that your mind is not accustomed to doing. It is a great way to reduce stress. It also gives you time to refresh. This mental workout also helps train your mind to open to its spirit-body connection and obtain a total wellness. Research has shown that mental workouts in the form of meditation and yoga has improved physical and psychological health. I can implement mental workouts by taking 15 to 20 minute breaks to quiet my mind. I can also do daily meditations.
I loved the Loving Kindness exercise. I felt totally relaxed and felt a sense of warmth. I was able to take time to think about each person I care about and give them individual attention and love. As I did this, I felt the loving energy enveloping me too.
2. What is the concept of “Mental Workout"? What does the research indicate are the proven benefits of a Mental Work Out? How can you implement mental workouts to foster your psychological health?
A mental workout is taking time out to train you mind to find its "quietness." This is something that your mind is not accustomed to doing. It is a great way to reduce stress. It also gives you time to refresh. This mental workout also helps train your mind to open to its spirit-body connection and obtain a total wellness. Research has shown that mental workouts in the form of meditation and yoga has improved physical and psychological health. I can implement mental workouts by taking 15 to 20 minute breaks to quiet my mind. I can also do daily meditations.
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