The universal Loving Kindness exercises was good for the first few minutes, I could not go the full 10 minutes though. I found myself watching the clock and my mind began to wonder. I do like this because this could be wrote on a note card and kept in the car, at my desk at work, as a reminder in my phone; basically anywhere. The more I say this, the less awkward it is.
In the Integral Assessment, I found that I need work in all areas. It is good to know that I have time to improve each area. Granted they feed off of each other but trying to work on all aspects can be overwhelming. By me choosing an area that is in need more than another, I can work on a slow but progressing path to integral health.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Unit 5 blog
Ok, I just have to say we are half way there!!!
1.Compare and contrast the Loving Kindness exercise and the Subtle mind exercise. Explain your experience including the benefits, frustrations etc.
I liked both of the tracks, they are very relaxing. I often have found my mind running on me and I have had to stop it. However, I have came up with some really good ideas with my running. I believe the difference for me is allowing the silliness to continue.
2. Discuss the connection of the spiritual wellness to mental and physical wellness. Explain how the connection is manifested in your personal life.
For me, I can heard God when I dont have the radio going, the TV on, or any other thing might be distracting. He always speaks, it is just a matter if we are able to tune everything out and hear his voice. He will never scream or yell at me to get his attention. So for me actually having a quieter mind allows for God to talk to me and I to him which that is all he wants from us, a relationship. I do enjoy listening to christian music espically christian rap. They have came a long way! For me, it is where my mind is set, if I focus on God, then the other problems of life do not seem so bad.
For those who do like this type of music, try looking up Lecrae, Pro, K Drama (pretty good stuff!!!)
1.Compare and contrast the Loving Kindness exercise and the Subtle mind exercise. Explain your experience including the benefits, frustrations etc.
I liked both of the tracks, they are very relaxing. I often have found my mind running on me and I have had to stop it. However, I have came up with some really good ideas with my running. I believe the difference for me is allowing the silliness to continue.
2. Discuss the connection of the spiritual wellness to mental and physical wellness. Explain how the connection is manifested in your personal life.
For me, I can heard God when I dont have the radio going, the TV on, or any other thing might be distracting. He always speaks, it is just a matter if we are able to tune everything out and hear his voice. He will never scream or yell at me to get his attention. So for me actually having a quieter mind allows for God to talk to me and I to him which that is all he wants from us, a relationship. I do enjoy listening to christian music espically christian rap. They have came a long way! For me, it is where my mind is set, if I focus on God, then the other problems of life do not seem so bad.
For those who do like this type of music, try looking up Lecrae, Pro, K Drama (pretty good stuff!!!)
Saturday, October 16, 2010
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 thought the first session was very relaxing and it made me think about extending out to help others. I really liked when we were asked to think of someone who is hurting and to breath in their suffering and exhale life to them. This exercise became quite difficult though when there was a group to do this to. I believe you would have to be much stronger mentally to help a group in this manner.
The second one was also nice, for me I need to take one thing at a time.
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?
I think a mental workout is very important for our lives. If we do not exercise our mind than that reflect in our everyday lives. With out "workouts" then our minds become like sludge. I believe what we take in grows in our minds, is harvested in our hearts and then it flows out of our mouths. It is unnatural for us to think positive all of the time, it is a continual growth that we have to do.
I thought the first session was very relaxing and it made me think about extending out to help others. I really liked when we were asked to think of someone who is hurting and to breath in their suffering and exhale life to them. This exercise became quite difficult though when there was a group to do this to. I believe you would have to be much stronger mentally to help a group in this manner.
The second one was also nice, for me I need to take one thing at a time.
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?
I think a mental workout is very important for our lives. If we do not exercise our mind than that reflect in our everyday lives. With out "workouts" then our minds become like sludge. I believe what we take in grows in our minds, is harvested in our hearts and then it flows out of our mouths. It is unnatural for us to think positive all of the time, it is a continual growth that we have to do.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
My goodness this blogging can be frustrating!! It took me at least 30 min to figure out how to add a new post, uggh!
Whew, now that that is out, I can talk about unit 3's questions.
My physical is probably rated at a 3-4. I am not to active in my life right now. I get up at 3:30 AM to do school work and by the evening rolls around, I am spent! One of the things that I have learned was to incorporate exercises in my day, like parking further away from the store. I have been a little more relaxed but plan to start it back up.
I would rate my spiritual well-being as probably a 7. I feel there is always room to grow here. Sure there are days that number is not that high but in the end I know that God loves me no matter what! He knows my tough days and days that I am angry or sad and that does not matter to him. He does UNDERSTAND!
If one area I could improve on is just spending more alone time with him. I have started leaving the radio off in the care and just allowing my self to be more open to his ideas.
And my psychosocial well being, well I relate that to how my relationship is with God so I would have to say about a 6-7. It is hard to classify these because they each affect the other in so many ways. I feel by spending more time with God, then my mind is not bothered by other things that probably should not matter as much.
I can recall my pastor saying "take a look at your relationship with your spouse, how that is going is how your relationship is with God" It is really true. You should try it, you might surprise yourself....
Whew, now that that is out, I can talk about unit 3's questions.
My physical is probably rated at a 3-4. I am not to active in my life right now. I get up at 3:30 AM to do school work and by the evening rolls around, I am spent! One of the things that I have learned was to incorporate exercises in my day, like parking further away from the store. I have been a little more relaxed but plan to start it back up.
I would rate my spiritual well-being as probably a 7. I feel there is always room to grow here. Sure there are days that number is not that high but in the end I know that God loves me no matter what! He knows my tough days and days that I am angry or sad and that does not matter to him. He does UNDERSTAND!
If one area I could improve on is just spending more alone time with him. I have started leaving the radio off in the care and just allowing my self to be more open to his ideas.
And my psychosocial well being, well I relate that to how my relationship is with God so I would have to say about a 6-7. It is hard to classify these because they each affect the other in so many ways. I feel by spending more time with God, then my mind is not bothered by other things that probably should not matter as much.
I can recall my pastor saying "take a look at your relationship with your spouse, how that is going is how your relationship is with God" It is really true. You should try it, you might surprise yourself....
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Unit 2
Good Morning! It can sometimes be very difficult to take the time to focus on my thoughts. I get so caught up in the day and arranging my day. This class is a good practice for me to actually stop and listen to my inner thoughts, plus I get a grade for it =)
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