Hello All
I really enjoyed the Meeting Aesclepius mp3. The only part I didn't really like was the beams of light coming out the 3 different parts of their body. I instantly visualized my grandmother who I respected and loved dearly because I did live with her for some time. She passed away at the beginning of this year. She is exactly the type of woman I hope to become which I do think I am pretty close. She cooked from scratch, cleaned, loved everyone and took care of her home because that is where everyone loved to be together. She just loved taking care of everyone and that is what I love to do.
I have been meditating and taking a lot of time out to have my own quiet time. I even downloaded an app on my phone that I can be anywhere, even in the middle of the woods during one of my runs, and I can sit and meditate and listen to the lady tell me what to do. I do not need any of her background noises since I have nature around me so I can shut that option off. It has made me feel more relaxed and happy. I feel I am in better shape mentally to remain more calm during certain situations like my kids arguing for instance. The only way I can continue to get these results is to make sure I definitely do the meditation or guided imagery. Everyone needs a time to relax and have down time. I will continue to do daily exercising of running or walking. Eating better is also important to me because that is what I am fueling my body with so it needs to be healthy items because junk food will get me no where.
"One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself"
To me this sentence means to practice what you preach. You can't tell another person what they need or how to do it if you haven't done it yourself. This is useful to a health and wellness professional because that person needs to have been through things and continues to live a healthy life in order to tell someone else how it must be done. They have to know what works good and best. I believe that if someone is going to be a professional in this area they have to be well physically, mentally and psychologically. You can't understand fully if you are not truly connected. Now that I know how much meditation can help but you have to find what kind of exercise works for you I will continue to work on these areas. Maybe since I am just starting off I will continue to meditate everyday but eventually cut it down to maybe 3 days a week. I feel like I am coming together just through this class and it has been only 7 weeks. So in this short time if I can feel a difference I think I would be able to tell someone how well it can really work.
Renee,
ReplyDeleteI think that is great that you added an app to your phone that you can use these exercises whenever. What a great way to always have this tool with you and allow no excuses to not find time to relax and calm down. I did not really like this exercise as much as some of the others because I have a hard time picturing someone else; I tend to lose focus very fast. But I think that it is great that you not only enjoyed the exercise but also found someone that means so much to you and one that you look up to and what to be. I think that it is so important for us to read others posts because we see that each experience is different and that is the most important thing in my mind in understanding integral health; there is no right or wrong way in teaching and learning about integral health
I also have to agree with you it is so important to practice what you preach. We cannot help others if we need help more or first. There is no better leader then a wise leader.
Great post,
Melissa
I also had issues with the light thing.. kind of made it less relaxing or calm for me... I prefer a softer option like maybe a soft yellow glow..
ReplyDeleteI'll have to look for that app.. and I concur that you must practice what you preach, or at least be honest if you don't.. lying can only get you into trouble and cause a lack of trust with your patients/clients..
Andi
Hello Renee
ReplyDeleteI like how you downloaded an app so you can have it while your running in the woods. I feel the same way because for me to clear my mind I have to be in a place where I feel calm and comfortable. For me it's at the beach and for you I guess it's when you're running in the woods. When I look at other blogs, everyone has their own way of being in a comfort zone there is no right or wrong. It's where you feel the most comfortable.
I agree when it comes to health professionals you have to show by action and not just talking. Many health professional need to start showing more action because if your not setting the right example who will? I believe in action speaks louder than words.
Hello Renee,
ReplyDeleteFor me it is all about finding a balance to my life and making it work. I have been trying to meditate more and I think this semester has helped open me up a lot. I really feel if I am to succeed in helping to educate and teach other I first have to teach myself. So here I am on my journey in life learning new things all the time.