The Asiepius practice was a very peaceful and helpful one in my opinion. The loved one I chose was my grandfather whom passed away my junior year of high school. He was one of the best men I have ever known He had six children, served his country, and then went to work in the mines. His personality and wit by far made him stand out. My meditative practices was very helpful since I have had a rough few weeks, actually I did the meditation exercise three times this week because I found it so peaceful. It was nice to concentrate on someone whom I loved so much and recover memories I had once had in which I have not thought about lately. The practice really made the stress and anxiety in life seem to melt off because I was focusing on positive love and kindness. Mindfulness and meditation has both fostered and increased my psychological and spiritual wellness in the short few weeks I have been participating in it. Concentrating on love and kindness in a few exercises has made me forget about the petty things that have stressed me out during the day. It has also opened my eyes that with practice, it is easy to try and get to know the “inner me” through spending a few moments each day focusing on my psyche and soul. It is my belief that if I continue on this path of using these types of exercises that I can really starts clearing all the rubbish in my head throughout the day and replacing it with fulfilling and positive thoughts. In doing this I can be more productive in life because I will not be so stressed out in everyday situations. Also, it can help teach me how to grow as a person since I am going to be a health and wellness professional in a few months upon graduation.
Dacher states, “One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself” (2006, p.477). How are you supposed to lead someone somewhere if you do not know the path already? It is kind of a hard thing to do and this is exactly the point Dacher was trying to make. As health and wellness enthusiast, we should be seeking out various ways while experiencing them as well, to flourish our health and wellness: psychological, spiritual, and physical. What may work for one person may not work for the other. There are a ton of meditation exercises that I do not care for but I have tried them and know how to assist someone in trying it if they would like. If we do not grow in all three areas, then it is contradicting to think a client/patient it going to either. We should lead by example. Complementary and Alternative medicine is all about the client/patient and without feeling obligated to that person then they are not going to feel obligated to take part in their treatment, that is what is wrong with conventional medicine now.
I feel as if I grow every day in my spiritual health; especially in the courses I’m taking now. Getting to know your innermost self-better is how we can grow along with finding something to grow within as in my case: Christianity. My religion is a part of my characteristic and somewhat defines me; so it is included in my spiritual growth. Psychologically I need to focus on relieving stress and anxiety more effectively. I am quite the worrier sometimes and I’m extremely hard on myself. That really needs to change because I beat myself up mentally every day. I would have to say that I need to focus more on my psychological health now. From a stressful day I am sitting here blogging with the worst migraine ever. The stress of the last few weeks feels very heavy on my mind tonight and I can tell it affects everything: my work and my body: fatigue. Maybe I need to do some meditation exercises.
Reference
Dacher, E. S. (2006). Integral Health: The Path to Human Flourishing. Laguna Beach, CA:: Basic Health Publications, Inc.
5 comments:
Davis~
I used my grandfather also for this exercise, and it sounds as though ours had much in common. I agree about him being a perfect focus for this exercise because of the feelings I had towards him and memories I had of him. He was my hero in many ways and also thought the world of me, so thoughts of him often bring back those feelings.
Well said about not being able to share your knowledge on something you have not actually experienced in this field. While there is a lot of great information out there, it is all worthless without that experience and practice. This is why it is so important as professionals.
Thanks again!
Davis,
I used my mom for this exercise because she is the best person I knew.
I like what you say about even if you don't like the exercise you need to try it to be able to help others. I think that is the attitude we need in the profession because how can we really help someone else if we don't know anything about it.
Tina
Davis,
When I chose my mother for this exercise I instantly thought of looking for an angel image :) What I saw was her in this bright yellow t-shirt, she wore that thing all the time. I smiled at the fact that my memory of her is with that shirt on! And her hair was all messed up, she walked the beach a lot and had beach hair most of the time! She was a hoot!! No soft willowy images, just good ole mom. I enjoyed that part.
Of all of the exercises we have completed, which one has been the most beneficial to you? Which one do you plan on using again?
I think that this exercise is great to do, and when you stop and think of the good things and the happiness that you have had in your life and think of those it really does help of reducing stress and feeling refresh. I use my exercise by thinking about the crazy things I used to do and think of all the fun time I have with my family and think about my little girl and the crazy things she does that I laugh about even so she think she is 16 when she is 3 year lol she sure is bossy or try to be any ways.
It is great that the exercise has helped you to clear the clutter of unwanted negativity. I feel that the focus on a love one is an example that most people can relate to. My focus on loving acts helped me for better with this exercise. Not everyone will have a loving person they can focus on. To be able to pull up other personal examples that use acts of loving-kindness from others or our own, are just as helpful. The view may be different but the path to feeling that inner peace is the same. Sympathy and Empathy are valuable emotional tools for the practitoner's kit.
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