Unit 7

This weeks meditation exercise I got to visualize my grandparents who have passed on. I was able to easily get started because I have a picture of them engraved in my mind.  My grandparents were the sweetest, loving, and special people I know.  It was not hard to become one with them during this exercise because I feel them with me every day especially on holidays.  This week’s exercise was a blessing to me just to be able to vast in their presence on more time.

My meditative practices are frequent, but I will say due to this class I do try at least twice a week instead of once to sit calmly and quietly.  By doing this at least twice a week I’m able to empty my mind and refocus on myself.  One of the way’s mindfulness has increased my psychological wellness is by helping me be mindful of my negative thoughts.  I allow them to enter, I acknowledge them, and then I push them right back out and replace them with positive thoughts at times I have to encourage myself. This is something I will continue to do to foster greater health and wellness in my life.

 

“One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself” means lead by example or how can one help if they have not experienced it.  How can we help someone if we haven’t been through it ourselves or if we can’t help ourselves?  I believe that as a health and wellness professional especially when it comes to mind, body and soul that we have to gone through it and be working on our own selves before we can help others.  I believe by constantly learning, studying and practicing will help me implement psychological and spiritual growth in my life.

I’ve been able to help others on their weight loss journey because I have been through it myself.  I take the approach that “no two people are the same,” what works for one doesn’t always work for another.  I’m able to help my clients by telling them I know what they are going through. This allow me to show them a way to reach their weight loss goals.  So we find what will work for them. By going through this journey have allow me access to many people who need to find their way on a path to great health in all areas.

 
When I introduce new ideas and concepts to my brain it activates my mind to so much more. This study was a breakthrough it demonstrated that I have the ability to work out my mind and focus on energy to make my brain function better. If I focus and concentrate enough I'm able to calm down  and stop my mind from wandering. I think we as people focus so much on physically developing our bodies and how to eat healthy and exercise. We often forget how important working out the mind is. Performing tasks like the relaxation exercises or spiritual practices can help me build my mental capabilities and help to progress to the next level of consciousness. So our thought process just as well as the things we meditate on will influence the way we think. If a person begin the process of meditating on good thoughts, healthy, and full of energy the mind and body will follow. It is up to us most times unless there is an unbalance in a certain area that requires medical attention. We have the power to transform our minds. I find getting into a relationship with my inner self  validated the idea that it is possible to train the mind and also to get benefits both in the short-run and the long-run from such training. In my personal life and with effort, determination and perseverance, it is possible for my mind to develop well-being, universal loving-kindness, happiness and wholeness. This will come by if I take the necessary deliberate steps of engaging in contemplative practices. The training will transform the mind by reducing harmful and negative emotions while enhancing positive emotions and in turn better health.

Introduction

Professor and Classmates. I would like to welcome all of you to feel free to post your thoughts on this blog. I have had a time with this process it was kind of confusing to me on some of the steps. I made it through with much time, trail, and error. The class discussion on relaxation exercise was interesting it is a process I must learn to do more of in time to come. I have learned some of those steps in life in general. It was necessary for me when my twins who have special needs get out of hand. I learned to do the deep breathing exercise and try to relax before I react to certain issues that arise. It has been very useful in keeping my sanity. I was being sarcastic but also telling the truth. It is a process that is learned and comes easier the more you practice it. I have learned much patience over the years.