Thursday, April 3, 2014
Exercises for Mind-Body-Spirit Wellness and Healing
Practice the universal Loving Kindness (meditation) exercise on p. 93.
Complete the Integral Assessment discussed in chapter 11 (p.115).
Describe the exercise and assessment process. What did you discover about yourself? What area have you chosen to be a focus of growth and development? Why? What are some specific exercises or activities that you can implement to foster greater wellness in this area?
The loving kindness exercise in theory is a good idea, but I don't think I need to repeat the phrases shown for 10 minutes in order for them to sink in and be fully effective and make me aware of my role in the process. It is important to think about and show compassion towards others and to be a part of the process to help others heal. I don't need to repeat something for 10 mintues in order to get that. I do agree that the phrases and repeating them over and over in my head is quite powerful and a wonderful message to convey in bith my mind and heart.
For the integral assessment, the first step, having to acknowledge which part of my life is causing difficulty and suffering, was easy. Primarily it is my biological but I think that my interpersonal is actually the cause of it and it's accecting the biological parts. I think that as far as picking which part is ready for growth and development, I wouild of course say all but if I had to just pick one I would say interpersonal for this moment in time because of how it's affecting my biological self. I need to learn to love myself for who I really am, practive lovign kindness towards myself and others. I need to have a healthy relationship with myself before I can have one with others.
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I think many people need to learn the lesson of loving ones self before they start any new relationships. We tend to look to others to bring happiness and completeness. The fact is, if we are not happy with ourselves, nothing and no one can bring sustainable happiness to us. Great insight Kristie!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Kristi. I think the 10 minute thing was too long in order to understand the concept. I couldnt agree more with your statement on how you can not love others until you first love yourself. I think that is also in a song as well. I think this is something we all need to work on, some more than others. I am one of them. I have a tendency to always put my fiances feelings before mine to the point where I am letting him take me for granted and I do not even realize it. I have turned him into a selfish man because I feel like I spoil him by doing everything he wants to do to the point where he does not enjoy doing what I want to do when I ask and that causes conflict. I need to work on myself more and then he will realize how much he truly appreciates me. great post.
ReplyDeleteMrs. Kristi, I personally enjoy all the meditation exercises, and repetion. I guess that right now I am just working on creating that inner calm feeling that I can go back to in times of stress. I enjoy the direction and like the whole process but that is just me. I myself have struggled with self hatred, and learning to respect and love your self is no easy task. I wish you luck on your journey.
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