The connection of spiritual wellness to physical and mental wellness is really important if we want to be totally connected and have integral health. Physically we have to take care of our body to feel good, which in turn mentally makes us energetic and aware and we have to have that spiritual connection of where we stand in life. Spiritual wellness is what kinds of values and beliefs that give us purpose in life. Once we know that we can focus on the physical aspect so we keep our bodies fit in whichever form we chose and then with those combined with help with our mental wellness making us feel healthy and alive.
I do this in my own life by making sure I take that time each day for my own spiritual wellness. Sometimes it is while I am doing my physical wellness like while I am out on a run. I focus on my surroundings and I actually pray or have my own meditation in my head on how I can improve what I am doing. I think about my speed and how far I want to run and what I will look like after I run for a few weeks. This helps me have a goal in site and all this helps me mentally focus and pursue what I want.
These three things combined have helped me in many ways but I am hoping to go to a deeper level and make it even more intense. Really getting into some deep meditation which this subtle mind one did make me focus a lot and I think it was because of the waves in the background just made me zone out. I could have a thought and I just recognized it and moved on. It was really cool. The things we could do if we did this everyday could be amazing.
I think you bring up a good point about the long pauses in the previous exercise.. ( I did at one point think my computer froze up, so I got distracted) This was so easy and not heavy mental lifting required:-)which made it the easiest ( for me ) so far to actually stay with and benefit from.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with your profile comment about homeostasis.. it's all about harmony and balance..much like a well written song or piece of music..
Andi
Hi Renee,
ReplyDeleteMeditation can become such a big possitive part of life. I enjoy the time I get to spend with myself and explore new options.
I love your thoughtful reflection of your practice. It did seem to help calm down my whole being and really enjoyed learning about your spiritual connection and that yu make time. That is inspiring.
ReplyDeleteHello Renee,
ReplyDeleteI felt the same way about Subtle Mind, didn't have to think about the next task. I really enjoyed the ocean sounds just helped me relax so much more. The parts in between the person speaking were kind of long but I didn't mind.
Its great that you get the time to get out and get that time to pray and mediate. Totally while I was working out I too thought of what I was doing and which muscles it was working and I focused on that muscle and my breathing. I believe I had a better work out by combining the power of my mind and the strength of my body. Amazing how all that works.
Suzanne
Hi Renee
ReplyDeleteI agree that it did seem a bit long when we were told to focus on the breathing and sit still I had some difficulty since I was getting tired sitting in one place while the exercise was playing, I also had thoughts of a deep tissue massage (lol). Overall it was a stress reliever kind of exercise that took me away from reality. That's awesome that you have your own method of meditation and prayer through running. I too when doing physical exercise motivate and tell myself that I can do it, and that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I enjoyed reading your post and like the picture with a line from Maya Angelo.