As I stated in the Unit 9 blog, in unit 3 I rated myself a 3 for physical, 3 for psychological, and a 5 for spiritual wellness. I would state by the end of this course I could indeed rate myself a 5 for physical- eating better, less caffeine intake, and walking more, 5 for psychological- not letting people get on my nerves, meditating more, and being more patient, and a 7 for my spiritual wellness- I have started proactively searching out my spiritual needs and addressing them one at a time. This course has really helped me realize the importance of every aspect in my life and to also realize to not take anything for granted.
The goals and activities I set for myself was meditating more, practicing my Reiki, and start partaking of yoga again. I have accomplished the meditation and the Reiki but am still trying to find the time to schedule time for exercise. School, work, and family commitments keep me so busy that there are days I just long for the pillow and don't even want to consider exercise of any kind. Yoga and exercise is still on my list and I am determined to accomplish reaching my mental, physical, and spiritual awakening and blossoming. Wish me luck....
My personal experience throughout this course was obvious to me. It showed me that I was burning my candle at both ends and I was ready to burn out. Actually today I realized that there is no need in getting mad at my daycare for opening late, which makes me late to work because then I get stuck in rush hour traffic. I will take my time telling my children goodbye for the day, giving them kisses, and hoping they have a good day at school. All that the anger did was make my insides feel bad and then it projected to the outer surface. I have started to enjoy my life even though it is still busy and hectic. I will take one day at a time and put as many blessings into it as possible.
Not losing my temper has been the most difficult part of this course. I am a hot head and trying to slow down and think before blowing up was pretty hard. It is getting a little easier each day though.
I believe this will be beneficial for others because my level headedness and true caring and love for people will show and it will touch the individuals that need it and allow them to have a starting point from where they can also begin their life transformation of change for the better.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Unit 9 Summary
I. Introduction:
It is important for wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually and physically because these professionals are trying to help individuals with all sorts of ailments. If the professional is lacking in an area; clients at times can tell and will not respect the information given or partake of the activity suggested. So in short, the professional will not be taken seriously. We professionals are fit in these areas of their lives, it shows and people can sense on a subconscious level that what the professional is saying is correct.
Truthfully, I need more development in all three aspects of wellness. I am slowly coming back into my spirituality which in turns helps my psychological aspect. The hardest aspect for me to work on is the physical. That is because of my thought process that I have no time. Seeing that I recognize the dilemma, I know that I can overcome this obstacle and once again be physically active and in shape like I was a few years ago.
II. Assessment:
In an earlier assessment I rated myself a 3 for physical, 3 for psychological, and a 5 for spiritual wellness. I would state by the end of this course I could indeed rate myself a 5 for physical- eating better, less caffeine intake, and walking more, 5 for psychological- not letting people get on my nerves, meditating more, and being more patient, and a 7 for my spiritual wellness- I have started proactively searching out my spiritual needs and addressing them one at a time. This course has really helped me realize the importance of every aspect in my life and to also realize to not take anything for granted.
III. Goal Development:
The goals I have to work on the physical aspect are to actually partake of yoga, martial arts, and walking on a regular basis- at least 4 days a week. For the psychological wellness, I want to continue my meditation and my daily quiet times so that I am able to relinquish a lot of my stress that my career and family put on me. Finally, to address my spiritual wellness, meditation is still a big role player. It quiets the mind so that I am able to hear the needs of my spirit and to hear wisdom from my higher power and those past that may want to present some form of knowledge unto me. I still practice prayer and have started reading again on spiritual subjects that I feel led to find out more information on.
IV. Practices for Personal Health:
An exercise that comes to mind can help to achieve greater physical, psychological, and spiritual wellness is yoga. Yoga helps the body stay strong and flexible by stretching and strengthening the muscles, controlling the breathing, and helping the equilibrium or balance of an individual. Yoga also helps psychologically because a practitioner of yoga needs to focus on their breath for the greatest stretch and to be able to tell when their body is at it maximum potential so as not to hurt themselves. When being able to control the breath, the mind slows down as well and allows the entire body to relax even while physically exerting yourself. Lastly, yoga helps with spirituality with the quieting of the mind. When the mind is quiet, the soul can speak. Yoga has spiritual aspects to it imposed in the yoga moves themselves. It was and is a way for the practitioners or yogis to commune with their deities. There is a peacefulness in the practice of yoga that allows the body and mind to reflect and renew the spirit. It is almost as with each stretch and breath you are able to thank and talk with your soul and with the deity of your chosen faith.
Another exercise that could allow an individual to develop greater physical, psychological, and spiritual growth would be the martial arts. In the martial arts the mind is stilled so the body is able to perform with power, accuracy, and precision and allow our mind to know when and when not to use the martial arts. The martial arts also allows for the growth of strength, agility, and confidence. Spirit is able to experience peace and to speak to the individual partaking of the sport or exercise usually through the act of meditation. Martial arts are not only used for defense but also for building a strong mind, body, and spirit.
V: Commitment:
Within the next 6 months I will track my progress by making a schedule and doing my best to stick to it. I will schedule time to exercise, meditate, pray, read, and find quiet time. When I am unable to practice what I have scheduled, I will write it on my scheduler that I missed a session and jot down why I missed it. I will then attempt to correct the reason for missing my “appointments”. It may be a little weird to think of them as appointments but for me if I do this then I know they are vitally important and to not put them away for a later date. However, I perceive that these “appointments” will become so much of my life that they will become second nature and I will no longer need a scheduler.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Unit 8 Beneficial Practices
After considering the meditative practices done this semester, I would have to choose the Subtle Mind practice and Meeting Aesclepius as being the most beneficial for me.
The Subtle Mind practice allowed me to actually begin meditating the way I use to and because of the familiarity, was able to do it more easily than the other pracices. Subtle Mind showed me that even if you have not participated in meditative practices for a long time, anyone is able to accomplish it and it comes back to you like riding a bicycle.
I enjoyed Meeting Aesclepius because of the result I attained. Feeling as though I made contact with one of my spirit guides and the utter compassion, love, and knowledge shared was extraordinary.
Implementing both of these practices would help me unwind from a hard day at work but I want to start sharing these experiences with my husband and children. I really want them to feel the inner peace and joy that can be had when the mind is at peace and at rest. I also believe that it would help my six year old with her outbursts and being so dramatic. I am hoping that seeing a difference in Mommy will want her to make a difference in herself.
The Subtle Mind practice allowed me to actually begin meditating the way I use to and because of the familiarity, was able to do it more easily than the other pracices. Subtle Mind showed me that even if you have not participated in meditative practices for a long time, anyone is able to accomplish it and it comes back to you like riding a bicycle.
I enjoyed Meeting Aesclepius because of the result I attained. Feeling as though I made contact with one of my spirit guides and the utter compassion, love, and knowledge shared was extraordinary.
Implementing both of these practices would help me unwind from a hard day at work but I want to start sharing these experiences with my husband and children. I really want them to feel the inner peace and joy that can be had when the mind is at peace and at rest. I also believe that it would help my six year old with her outbursts and being so dramatic. I am hoping that seeing a difference in Mommy will want her to make a difference in herself.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Meeting Aesclepius
I have to be truthful. I have not been able to spend as much time with my meditative practices as I have wanted. I could tell though that I needed to take the time to meditate because I was getting grumpier and grumpier as the week went on.
I very much enjoyed the experience of track 4 "Meeting Aesclepius". I believe I was actually able to connect with one of my spirit guides. I haven't done that in quite some time. When we were actually connected with the beam of white light, I could feel the warm, compassion, and knowledge. I have always been very spiritual however during stressful times, I tend to lean on myself to solve problems and not on my faith. That is slowly changing and I think I will continue with these meditations once the class is done.
I can feel the difference in my mind and spirit when I do these meditations. I am more calm, think more positively and proactively, and my compassion towards others is definitely greater.
"One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself", means to me that if you haven't experienced something, it is hard to relate to the person you are trying to help. This would apply in the healthcare field in an area where someone has struggled for many years and you or your family members have never dealt with the same situation.
I do feel you have an obligation to your clients to be developing health psychologically, physically, and spiritually. If I client sees you "walking the walk and talking the talk", they can see the changes in you and stir the desire to better themselves in the process. So by helping yourself, you may be helping others on their journey to help themselves.
I will continue to my meditative practices and strive to do more spiritually empowering exercises and start including my children and husband. This is knowledge to be shared not horded and kept for yourself.
I very much enjoyed the experience of track 4 "Meeting Aesclepius". I believe I was actually able to connect with one of my spirit guides. I haven't done that in quite some time. When we were actually connected with the beam of white light, I could feel the warm, compassion, and knowledge. I have always been very spiritual however during stressful times, I tend to lean on myself to solve problems and not on my faith. That is slowly changing and I think I will continue with these meditations once the class is done.
I can feel the difference in my mind and spirit when I do these meditations. I am more calm, think more positively and proactively, and my compassion towards others is definitely greater.
"One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself", means to me that if you haven't experienced something, it is hard to relate to the person you are trying to help. This would apply in the healthcare field in an area where someone has struggled for many years and you or your family members have never dealt with the same situation.
I do feel you have an obligation to your clients to be developing health psychologically, physically, and spiritually. If I client sees you "walking the walk and talking the talk", they can see the changes in you and stir the desire to better themselves in the process. So by helping yourself, you may be helping others on their journey to help themselves.
I will continue to my meditative practices and strive to do more spiritually empowering exercises and start including my children and husband. This is knowledge to be shared not horded and kept for yourself.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Loving kindness and assessment
The lines to the loving kindness meditation reminded me of the core values of Reiki so after I read the meditation and practiced it I went to my Reiki values. I find that they blend well together. Not only do you look out for someone other than yourself, the Reiki values help you to become the person you want to become while helping others.
When I focused on the assessment , I discovered that I do not take any time out for myself and I believe my psychospiritual side needs more work. I keep thinking when I am done with this project then I can schedule time for me. Well that never seems to happen. I do give of myself and time to others though. I did find that I do volunteer in the community but it is usually connected to my job. It is easier when you have students that need to get out in the community for experience in their field and you have to go with them. However, I do want to start volunteering at my childrens' school where I can also show my kids that I do love them and want them to prosper. I think that may be selfish also, but it is a start.
I think just practicing meditations on a regular basis and speaking and demonstrating my Reiki that I can get back on the path I was a few years ago. I was so much calmer, happier, and healtier then. Time to reconnect.
When I focused on the assessment , I discovered that I do not take any time out for myself and I believe my psychospiritual side needs more work. I keep thinking when I am done with this project then I can schedule time for me. Well that never seems to happen. I do give of myself and time to others though. I did find that I do volunteer in the community but it is usually connected to my job. It is easier when you have students that need to get out in the community for experience in their field and you have to go with them. However, I do want to start volunteering at my childrens' school where I can also show my kids that I do love them and want them to prosper. I think that may be selfish also, but it is a start.
I think just practicing meditations on a regular basis and speaking and demonstrating my Reiki that I can get back on the path I was a few years ago. I was so much calmer, happier, and healtier then. Time to reconnect.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Subtle Mind
I found this exercise easier than the loving kindness due to it having less directions that was to be followed. It allowed me to focus on my breath and when I could focus just on that point, I was actually able to acknowledge when there was background stuff going on and then able to let it go very easily. This exercise allowed me to toch on a phase in my life that I have not had contact with in some time. It really felt great to truly relax and just exist.
When our minds are at ease, I believe our spirits are able to communicate easier to ourselves and the higher power and the body can slow down and work the way it is supposed to instead of rushed and ramped up like my normal everyday life. I am working on the mind exercises because I want to live a peaceful, happy, and whole life, not just busy, flyby, and stressed out life. That is not life but a one way ticket to disease.
Very enjoyable exercise.
When our minds are at ease, I believe our spirits are able to communicate easier to ourselves and the higher power and the body can slow down and work the way it is supposed to instead of rushed and ramped up like my normal everyday life. I am working on the mind exercises because I want to live a peaceful, happy, and whole life, not just busy, flyby, and stressed out life. That is not life but a one way ticket to disease.
Very enjoyable exercise.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Loving Kindness Exercise Unit 4
My experience with this exercise was very peaceful and allowed my mind to relax and actually be able to open up an just be. The practice was very beneficial because it helped me find the path back to where I once was. The Loving Kindness exercise reminded me of Reiki due to the fact that one must love fully and the intent to help others be present. Not only did the Loving Kindness exercise reach out to others but it benefits the listener as well which is a lot like how Reiki works. Really liked it and would recommend.
The concept of a mental workout to me is using parts of the brain that may not be accessible at all times. Meditation allows individuals to relax in such a way that our brain can forget the stressors of life for a bit gain a calm and peaceful atmosphere where I believe is when new neurological paths can be built. I know from fact that when you meditate or work your brain in a different manner than normal you tend to reduce the anger, worry, hatred that many people experience in their lives. I also think when we exercise our minds in different ways, we tend to delay or prevent physical ailments, such as dementia or Alzheimers. It keeps us smart, sharp, calm, peaceful, and happy.
I do enjoy meditating, reading, crosswords puzzles, and other games that help stimulate the mind and I believe these activities help foster psychological health.
The concept of a mental workout to me is using parts of the brain that may not be accessible at all times. Meditation allows individuals to relax in such a way that our brain can forget the stressors of life for a bit gain a calm and peaceful atmosphere where I believe is when new neurological paths can be built. I know from fact that when you meditate or work your brain in a different manner than normal you tend to reduce the anger, worry, hatred that many people experience in their lives. I also think when we exercise our minds in different ways, we tend to delay or prevent physical ailments, such as dementia or Alzheimers. It keeps us smart, sharp, calm, peaceful, and happy.
I do enjoy meditating, reading, crosswords puzzles, and other games that help stimulate the mind and I believe these activities help foster psychological health.
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