1. It was hard to focus on the “Meeting Asclepius” exercise because I was tired. At first i understood what was going on and felt relieved but then i felt drowsy. I tried to stay up but my body wouldn't allow me. The only wise person I could think of was my mother. She raised my well and went through so much just to get me here. I kept thinking about her struggles and how they made her strong. In return I have become a strong women of my own. I am mediating at least twice a week now to help my wellness. I'm seeing things clearly and opening my mind and heart more. Soon i will truly be happy and please with all that I have accomplished.
2. The saying, "one cannot lead another where one has not gone himself” means how can you help someone if you do not about the situation or can help yourself. Before helping others and preaching to them the changes they can make in their lives, one must first make changes in their live. Become accustomed to the situation so that it's easier to help other's. Help your self first then help others. This will bring you peace and happiness. Once you done this you will feel better about yourself mentally and spiritually.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
unit 6
1. When i practiced the universal Loving Kindness exercise, I kept thinking to myself why do I have anger build up inside of me. I should let it go and move on with my life in a positive way. Am I angry that I worry about my children? Am i anger because of my job? or am I angry because of life? After repeating it over and over again I realized that I was angry at myself for letting it build up inside of me. No one around me will be happy unless I'm happy because people build off of other people energy. The statement made me think that I do need a change and it's time I do it. I felt empowered because if I don't love or respect myself then no one else will. I don't know exactly what to do in order to help other people find health, happiness, and wholeness but I will try. First I have to work on myself and do what makes me happy, healthy and feel complete.
2. The areas I have chosen to focus more on is pyschospiritual and biological. I need to figure out what my motivation in life is. Is it my family, or is it to pursue my dreams of being a nurse. Sometimes I lack the confidence I need and that's something I need to change. I shouldn't be struggling with being confident. This ties in with biological because it affects my fitness, nutrition and self regulation. If I have no motivation then i won't exercise, will eat junk food and won't have have a clear mind. This will affect me physically, mentally and spiritually which I'm trying to heal. In order to implement the change I need to figure out what my motivation is. Is it to lose weight? Care for my family? Make money? When I figure it out I will be on the right path of being complete in life. I will flourish.
Understanding reality and what the truth really is will help me change myself for the better. It's better for me to understand what is occur in my life through reason, sometimes its logically and other times it's not but I have to work that improving that. The best reason to come to my reasoning is by opening my mind all look at everything/everyone around me. I cannot stay in my own world and think everything is okay when nothing is logical. if I want to improve my life I need to focus on others around me.
The most important thing I need to work on is my emotion. My emotions control the way I act, my life and everything about me. Yes it is not healthy but I realize the harm it can do to me. In order to keep a balance emotion I will work on my self regulation and nutrition. If i have a subtle mind and body then my emotions won't feel clustered. I won't be stressed or angry at anything.I will like I am doing something right.
2. The areas I have chosen to focus more on is pyschospiritual and biological. I need to figure out what my motivation in life is. Is it my family, or is it to pursue my dreams of being a nurse. Sometimes I lack the confidence I need and that's something I need to change. I shouldn't be struggling with being confident. This ties in with biological because it affects my fitness, nutrition and self regulation. If I have no motivation then i won't exercise, will eat junk food and won't have have a clear mind. This will affect me physically, mentally and spiritually which I'm trying to heal. In order to implement the change I need to figure out what my motivation is. Is it to lose weight? Care for my family? Make money? When I figure it out I will be on the right path of being complete in life. I will flourish.
Understanding reality and what the truth really is will help me change myself for the better. It's better for me to understand what is occur in my life through reason, sometimes its logically and other times it's not but I have to work that improving that. The best reason to come to my reasoning is by opening my mind all look at everything/everyone around me. I cannot stay in my own world and think everything is okay when nothing is logical. if I want to improve my life I need to focus on others around me.
The most important thing I need to work on is my emotion. My emotions control the way I act, my life and everything about me. Yes it is not healthy but I realize the harm it can do to me. In order to keep a balance emotion I will work on my self regulation and nutrition. If i have a subtle mind and body then my emotions won't feel clustered. I won't be stressed or angry at anything.I will like I am doing something right.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Unit 5
1. While listening to the Loving Kindness exercise and the Subtle Mind exercise they both made me realize what I love most in life. The pain I have experienced and other things I have never noticed about myself. I sat at the computer table for a while thinking about life and how I need to forgive the people the people that have hurt me. How I am grateful for my children. I need to embrace forgiveness in order to live my life in a positive way. No more anger, just peace. I felt at peace.
Even though the Loving Kindness exercise and the Subtle Mind exercise made me feel at peace, both the exercises have their own method of getting me there. The Loving Kindness Exercise focuses on the pain of other people and within. With that pain you learn to forgive and move on with life. Do not let it hold you back. The suffer will pass if you allow it. On the other hand, the Subtle Mind exercise focus on being calm and
putting your mind at ease.
2. Spiritual, mental and physical wellness are all intertwined. For example, someone who believe in God will worship him. They will read the bible, cleanse their soul and body of the impurities and believe in his power. That person will have peace, tranquility, healthy living and be open minded. Another example is if you feel stressed and have negative attitude around you, it will affect you wellness in a negative way. Spiritually you will not be at peace, mentally you may enter depression and physically you will be sluggish.
In my life, I have been listening to calm music in order to achieve my spiritual and mental wellness. The music makes me feel a t peace and relax my mind. I have no stress and feel good about myself. I also reflect on my day so I can learn from any mistakes I made. For my physical wellness I go to the gym. Exercising allows me to focus on my goal to be fit. I also release any excess stress that I might have.
Even though the Loving Kindness exercise and the Subtle Mind exercise made me feel at peace, both the exercises have their own method of getting me there. The Loving Kindness Exercise focuses on the pain of other people and within. With that pain you learn to forgive and move on with life. Do not let it hold you back. The suffer will pass if you allow it. On the other hand, the Subtle Mind exercise focus on being calm and
putting your mind at ease.
2. Spiritual, mental and physical wellness are all intertwined. For example, someone who believe in God will worship him. They will read the bible, cleanse their soul and body of the impurities and believe in his power. That person will have peace, tranquility, healthy living and be open minded. Another example is if you feel stressed and have negative attitude around you, it will affect you wellness in a negative way. Spiritually you will not be at peace, mentally you may enter depression and physically you will be sluggish.
In my life, I have been listening to calm music in order to achieve my spiritual and mental wellness. The music makes me feel a t peace and relax my mind. I have no stress and feel good about myself. I also reflect on my day so I can learn from any mistakes I made. For my physical wellness I go to the gym. Exercising allows me to focus on my goal to be fit. I also release any excess stress that I might have.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Loving kindness
This experience was very beneficial because I was able to clear my mind of all the craziness of the day. I was able to forget about the person who cut me off in traffic on my way from work, and all the stress on the job today. I would definitely recommend this exercise to others because it is very helpful it is not only relaxing but it bring a peace of mind and stability to the mind, body, and spirit.
The concept of a mental work out is to develop the mind and diminish self centered-ness and open our heart to others and develop our mind. The proven benefit of a mental work out is it bring a end to sufferer and bring forth the fruit of human flourishing like health and happiness. A mental work out can foster my psychological health when my mind is developed I will be able to think positive at all times.
The concept of a mental work out is to develop the mind and diminish self centered-ness and open our heart to others and develop our mind. The proven benefit of a mental work out is it bring a end to sufferer and bring forth the fruit of human flourishing like health and happiness. A mental work out can foster my psychological health when my mind is developed I will be able to think positive at all times.
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