Monday, April 26, 2010
Unit 5 Post
I felt the subtle mind exercise was easier to do than the Loving Kindness exercise because I was able to focus better except for the static again which again scared me half to death. It was easier for me to quiet my mind with the subtle mind exercise and concentrate on my breathing and visualize easier. I understand the concept of the Loving Kindness exercise by promoting kindness and having a more peaceful attitude towards life and people in general but that is harder to do sometimes with all of life's frustrations.
I think the connection between spiritual wellness to mental and physical wellness is huge because a lot of times it is mind over matter when doing something physical. I tend to zone out a bit when I am doing cardio and get into the rhythm of the workout and daydream of a beach or place I want to go. I feel calm afterwards and much more relaxed which is great and important since I tend to be a bit high strung. Endorphins are a great high and sometimes I feel like I could run forever and never have to stop. I also have a strong belief that everything happens for a reason so may that is my way of rationalizing mentally the good and bad parts of my life. I have a strong belief that we each have a plan that we designed and that we came down here to live it out, with a little help from the other side. It might sound crazy but I think the signs we get along the way that some people don't even notice aren't really coincidences. I guess for me my spiritual wellness is tied to everything I do both mentally and physically because I never feel like I am alone, I also find what I need in order to make it to the next step, I just ask
I think the connection between spiritual wellness to mental and physical wellness is huge because a lot of times it is mind over matter when doing something physical. I tend to zone out a bit when I am doing cardio and get into the rhythm of the workout and daydream of a beach or place I want to go. I feel calm afterwards and much more relaxed which is great and important since I tend to be a bit high strung. Endorphins are a great high and sometimes I feel like I could run forever and never have to stop. I also have a strong belief that everything happens for a reason so may that is my way of rationalizing mentally the good and bad parts of my life. I have a strong belief that we each have a plan that we designed and that we came down here to live it out, with a little help from the other side. It might sound crazy but I think the signs we get along the way that some people don't even notice aren't really coincidences. I guess for me my spiritual wellness is tied to everything I do both mentally and physically because I never feel like I am alone, I also find what I need in order to make it to the next step, I just ask
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Unit 4 Loving Kindness & Mental Workout
I completed the Loving Kindness exercise and I thought it was hard because I had trouble focusing and not letting my mind wander to million other things going on in my life. I thought it was hard to let go of some things in my life and forgive some people that have hurt me. I usually practice forgiveness because I don't like conflict but as I have gotten older I have learned that sometimes you just have to take the negative out of your life. You can forgive but you have to let go and remove yourself sometimes from someplace or someone who isn't healthy for you to be around. I don't harbor a lot of bad feelings but I have tried in the past to talk things out with individuals who have hurt me and I have walked away if the conversation went no where. I think the exercise was good because living where I live with the hustle and bustle of everyday life sometimes you just have to stop and smell the roses and smile a bit. I am a believer that everyone you meet you were meant to meet for a reason either to learn or to teach. Negative balances positive.
The mental workout was hard to focus on for me this week also but I did zone out for awhile while doing it until the static part made me jump out of my skin. I try sometimes when I can't sleep to put myself on a beach somewhere to relax myself and focus on the way the waves are rolling in, and the smell of the air. It usually helps in clearing my mind and puts me to sleep. I guess like anything else these exercise will take practice but I do believe there is something to quieting the mind.
The mental workout was hard to focus on for me this week also but I did zone out for awhile while doing it until the static part made me jump out of my skin. I try sometimes when I can't sleep to put myself on a beach somewhere to relax myself and focus on the way the waves are rolling in, and the smell of the air. It usually helps in clearing my mind and puts me to sleep. I guess like anything else these exercise will take practice but I do believe there is something to quieting the mind.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Unit 3 Post
Hi Everyone,
I normally would rate my physical wellbeing at about a 7 or 8 because since my surgery and treatments I haven't felt like a 10 in almost two years. It seems when I was on the top of my game and in the best shape of my life, I received a curve ball and got really sick. So it has been a long road to recovery with multiple treatments and drugs that have left me feeling worse sometimes than before I started treatment. I have really been trying to push myself to get back on track by cleaning up my diet, exercising regularly and taking natural supplements etc. I actually met with my doctor this past Tuesday and explained to her that I wanted to do a natural treatment plan and abandon all drugs because the side effects have really taken away from the quality of my life. So my physical wellbeing is not where it should be but I am trying to make the changes to get back to my old self. My spiritual well being is probably an 8 or 9 because I do have a strong belief in a higher power and I notice all the little coincidences around me. I always seem to get an answer to a question that has been on mind or think of someone I haven't spoken to and get a phone call from them. I do believe that energy never dies it just transforms and I also have a strong belief that we really aren't alone and have guides that help us along the way. My psychological wellbeing is probably the same as 7 or 8 because I really need to learn how to deal with stress because although I think I am dealing with it my body has been getting sick, chest pains etc which means I am not. In areas of relationships etc I am very healthy psychologically, I have no codependency problems or transference issues and I have learned to feel secure in myself as I have gotten older.
My goal physically is to just get healthy and lose the weight I gained from the medications I was on. I am already on a specific diet plan and exercise because I started with a new personal trainer over a month a ago. Spiritually I would love to learn how to use my sixth sense more and intuitiveness, it may sound weird but I feel less connected being on all the medications I'm on. I want to develop a routine where I allow some quiet and down time for myself daily. My psychological goal is to find a new job because I am completely miserable there and it's not a healthy environment to spend over 40 hours a week in. Our new president is a bit of a type A personality and a control freak with no EQ and he sets the tone for the entire office. We aren't aloud to speak to each other, they monitor how long we take bathroom breaks, we can't use our cell phones, or access the internet so we have no outlets for a mental break during the day. It is like being in a prison camp and it is not healthy psychologically. I thought I could stay here until I was done with school but I don't think I can. I know the economy is bad but I am actively looking for something else. I have been there 6 years and I think it took 12 years off my life and I know with getting sick that the psychological effects of this place are tapping into my physical wellbeing. So I have updated resume and have been monster.com searching for a new start.
I really liked the relaxation exercise this week with the colors and I could almost feel the warmth from each color. I think there is a lot to say for being connected to yourself and the world around you. I liked how calm and balanced I felt afterwards.
I normally would rate my physical wellbeing at about a 7 or 8 because since my surgery and treatments I haven't felt like a 10 in almost two years. It seems when I was on the top of my game and in the best shape of my life, I received a curve ball and got really sick. So it has been a long road to recovery with multiple treatments and drugs that have left me feeling worse sometimes than before I started treatment. I have really been trying to push myself to get back on track by cleaning up my diet, exercising regularly and taking natural supplements etc. I actually met with my doctor this past Tuesday and explained to her that I wanted to do a natural treatment plan and abandon all drugs because the side effects have really taken away from the quality of my life. So my physical wellbeing is not where it should be but I am trying to make the changes to get back to my old self. My spiritual well being is probably an 8 or 9 because I do have a strong belief in a higher power and I notice all the little coincidences around me. I always seem to get an answer to a question that has been on mind or think of someone I haven't spoken to and get a phone call from them. I do believe that energy never dies it just transforms and I also have a strong belief that we really aren't alone and have guides that help us along the way. My psychological wellbeing is probably the same as 7 or 8 because I really need to learn how to deal with stress because although I think I am dealing with it my body has been getting sick, chest pains etc which means I am not. In areas of relationships etc I am very healthy psychologically, I have no codependency problems or transference issues and I have learned to feel secure in myself as I have gotten older.
My goal physically is to just get healthy and lose the weight I gained from the medications I was on. I am already on a specific diet plan and exercise because I started with a new personal trainer over a month a ago. Spiritually I would love to learn how to use my sixth sense more and intuitiveness, it may sound weird but I feel less connected being on all the medications I'm on. I want to develop a routine where I allow some quiet and down time for myself daily. My psychological goal is to find a new job because I am completely miserable there and it's not a healthy environment to spend over 40 hours a week in. Our new president is a bit of a type A personality and a control freak with no EQ and he sets the tone for the entire office. We aren't aloud to speak to each other, they monitor how long we take bathroom breaks, we can't use our cell phones, or access the internet so we have no outlets for a mental break during the day. It is like being in a prison camp and it is not healthy psychologically. I thought I could stay here until I was done with school but I don't think I can. I know the economy is bad but I am actively looking for something else. I have been there 6 years and I think it took 12 years off my life and I know with getting sick that the psychological effects of this place are tapping into my physical wellbeing. So I have updated resume and have been monster.com searching for a new start.
I really liked the relaxation exercise this week with the colors and I could almost feel the warmth from each color. I think there is a lot to say for being connected to yourself and the world around you. I liked how calm and balanced I felt afterwards.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Unit 2 Post
Hi everyone it has been quite a busy week but I am enjoying the sunshine and warm weather we are finally having here in New Jersey. It is supposed to get up to 75 degrees tomorrow yay! I think I might take my book consciousness and healing to sit on the beach tomorrow and relax a bit, probably with a sweatshirt though since it is always cooler by the shore. So my reflective statement is "If you think you can't you're right and if you think you can you're right too" I love the truth in it. Mind over matter really because I think anything is possible if you believe you can accomplish it. Also I must have really liked the relaxation exercise because I fell asleep so you can't more relaxed than that lol However I liked how it helped in focusing on the different body parts. It was also nice to take a few minutes to unwind a bit and have some "me" time.
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