In this weeks exercise I was totally unable to focus due to distractions and my mind being filled with other thoughts. However I did try to focus on a scripture from the bible for encouragement. At times I was able to focus and then the distractions would interrupt my train of thought. For the times I was able to focus there was a sense of peace, but all I can do is keep trying to focus on the positive for better psychological and spiritual wellness.
"One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself". If a health professional does not practice health and wellness his/her self then it would be impossible to inform or help others to practice it. It's like giving one directions to a place you've never been. A health professional has an obligation to his/her clients to develop their health psychologically, physical, and spiritually. You have to practice what you preach or else it comes off as you're being a hypocrite. I can implement psychological and spiritual growth by maintaining a healthy mind.
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Monday, July 21, 2014
Unit 6 Meditation
In the Universal Loving-kindness exercise I was able to start out with my mind focused, then as usual I was distracted by other thoughts. All I can do is to keep practicing for better results.
With the Integral Assessment I was able to immediately focus on the source of my difficulty or suffering. I was able to meditate on all of the negative thoughts that go through my mind on a daily basis. It seems as if I can't eliminate the negative thoughts no matter how hard I try. In order for my life to improve I have to rid my mind of the negative thoughts that trouble me from day to day. Growth and development for me will have to be in the Psycho Spiritual realm, because I don't have a trained mind especially when it comes to positive thinking. In order for me to foster wellness in this area I will have to keep practicing meditation until I get the hang of it, along with prayer. Reading a good book is also a positive escape for the mind, especially something inspirational to get the mind's attention away from the negative.
With the Integral Assessment I was able to immediately focus on the source of my difficulty or suffering. I was able to meditate on all of the negative thoughts that go through my mind on a daily basis. It seems as if I can't eliminate the negative thoughts no matter how hard I try. In order for my life to improve I have to rid my mind of the negative thoughts that trouble me from day to day. Growth and development for me will have to be in the Psycho Spiritual realm, because I don't have a trained mind especially when it comes to positive thinking. In order for me to foster wellness in this area I will have to keep practicing meditation until I get the hang of it, along with prayer. Reading a good book is also a positive escape for the mind, especially something inspirational to get the mind's attention away from the negative.
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Subtle Mind
Unit 5
1. Unlike the loving-kindness exercise in unit 4, I was actually able to focus more this week. I was able to focus on my breathing in order to relax my mind better than last week. It actually worked for a little while without any distractions.
2. The connection of spiritual-mental-physical wellness was that I was able to relax my mind, feel at peace, and able to relax physically for a short time. I have discovered that sometimes this works and other times it does not work. I am a work in progress as I adjust to these exercises. In my personal life it will help me to relax my mind since it's always in a state of turmoil.
Monday, July 7, 2014
Loving Kindness
Unit 4
1. This practice exercise for me was a work in progress, because I am unable to relax with background noise. A quiet environment for me is better to relax in than noise. It is also hard to think when there is noise, I think better in a noise-free environment. Although, I would recommend this to others because some people can actually relax better this way.
2. Mental Workout is when you allow the mind to purge itself from all the thoughts, stress, and worries that go along with life. A mental workout allows new growth, one feels more grateful and blessed. One can actually change the course of his/her health and life. I can implement mental workouts to foster my psychological health by practicing positive thinking, meditation, and prayer.
1. This practice exercise for me was a work in progress, because I am unable to relax with background noise. A quiet environment for me is better to relax in than noise. It is also hard to think when there is noise, I think better in a noise-free environment. Although, I would recommend this to others because some people can actually relax better this way.
2. Mental Workout is when you allow the mind to purge itself from all the thoughts, stress, and worries that go along with life. A mental workout allows new growth, one feels more grateful and blessed. One can actually change the course of his/her health and life. I can implement mental workouts to foster my psychological health by practicing positive thinking, meditation, and prayer.
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