1. Based on your reflections, and on a scale of 1 to 10 (ten being optimal wellbeing), where do you rate your A-physical wellbeing, B-spiritual well-being, C- psychological well-being? Why?
I reflect my (a) physical well-being as being an 6 due to working out (running & weight training) and eating large variety of foods such as fish, lots of fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains. (b) My spiritual well-being also is in the 6 range. I feel through prayer, yoga and quiet time spent in meditation enlightens my spiritual being, the more time I spend acknowledging it. (c) My psychological well-being is very healthy due to my physical and spiritual well-being which is in the same range, 6.
I feel there is always room for improvement so I am just above the middle range. I do believe through an in-depth focus toward enhancing my physical, spiritual and psychological well-being would be the best thing I will ever do for myself.
2. Develop a goal for yourself in each area (physical, spiritual, psychological).
A goal in my physical life is to spend more time tapping into eastern medicine practices so that I can become more aware and practice integral health techniques and yoga, deep breathing and meditation. This will lead me more into my spiritual connection which will enhance my mental capacity therefore unwavering mental focus into an unlimited world of health, healing and balance.
3. What activities or exercise can you implement in your life to assist in moving toward each goal?
Practice sitting quietly, sitting still and remain open-minded through positive reinforcements take anything is possible. More time or change physical activity to yoga, deep breathing and meditation can definitely assist me in move toward my goal.
4. Complete the relaxation exercise The Crime of the Century. To hear this exercise, click here. Describe your experience. (What it beneficial? Frustrating? etc.)
The Crime of the Century was very beneficial and necessary at this time. I could see each of the colors of the prism of the Rainbow color chart as they were mentioned. Each meditated thought, “Red-I feel grounded”, “Orange-I feel centered” “Yellow-I feel loved”, “Emerald Green-I chose to love”, Aqua Blue-My life has a meaningful purpose”, “Indigo Blue-I feel balanced”, and “Violet-I feel connected”. Once each of the colors was described and the brilliant white light surrounding my body, I felt very peaceful, relaxed and calm.
I love this exercise!
Texas Girl
ReplyDeleteI agree with how you stated there is always room for improvement. I'm trying to focus my attention on doing some meditation activities in the next week. I will say that I am lacking a sence of spiritual wellbeing and this is one of my goals for this coming week. Great blog post! Craig
Craig,
DeleteThanks and good luck to you. Let me know how things are going. I had an unexpected trip from Texas to Tennessee and things are a little crazy in my world right now. I hope to get focused soon back into the groove! :)
Texas Girl
Hello Texas Girl,
ReplyDeleteSitting quiet has always been a good way to relieve stress, even if it's only for a few minutes. It has worked for me several times. I have had years of practice on trying to get the mind-body-spirit in balance and I still find it difficult to maintain. I never seem to get pass 7 or 8 though, but I am working on it. But I still have those moments when my emotions seem to get the best of me: complacency has never been my companion.
I wish you success on your journey and in reaching your goals. I enjoyed reading your post. Teal
Teal,
DeleteI've been stuck at the 7 or 8 range (or lower) as well. My emotions are a big focus for me now, trying to be more positive and less stressed. Keep plugging ahead and I know we'll both get to that 9!
Victoria
Teal & Victoria,
DeleteThanks for posting you responses on my blog. I find it hard to maintain when my life gets interrupted and things go haywire. Life is full of curve balls, I guess we just need to learn this mind training to control our emotions then the curve ball comes our way.
Sandi
Texas Girl,
ReplyDeleteI said the same thing about leaving room for improvement! I absolutely agree. I like that you are trying to take quiet time for yourself. I've been doing that too. I'm trying to go through a list of things in my life that I am thankful for each morning before my feet even touch the floor. It has been putting me into a good frame of mind so that I can at least start the day off on the right foot! I have a problem with negative self-speak, so working on my positive attitude is something that I am SO focused on!
I see that you are running and lifting. Running was one of my physical goals and plans. Are you doing any races soon? I have a 10K coming up and I haven't run a race in over a year, so I'm sooooo nervous to get back into my old form (or even better I hope!)!!!
Victoria
Hey guys,
ReplyDeleteSorry I have not responded but I had to make a trip the Tennessee unexpected. I will respond to each of you once I am caught up on school work. Thanks for responding to my blog!
Stay in touch,
Texas Girl
Unit 4 Assignment Loving-Kindness Audio
ReplyDelete1. Describe your experience. Did you find it beneficial? Difficult? Why or why not?
My experience after listening to the loving-kindness audio was good and needed after traveling to Tennessee to our farm on an emergency trip due to tenants giving one day notice that they were leaving early, finding the house a mess, missing items, and trash people leave behind. It is hard to find loving kindness in my heart. It would not be so heart breaking but we just finished in a law suit by our previous tenant who did major damage just to find a mess again. I guess the saddest thing is that people tell you something totally different than what they do. We were told that the place was left just as they found when they arrived from Wyoming (we had it professional cleaned prior to their arrival). They gave us six months’ notice as required by our lease agreement and we offered if we could find someone either to buy or lease to they could be on their way to Alaska where the he works and worked prior to moving here. They were glad to show the property but this is not what they decided to do…So with all of this going on and taking 18 hours this semester, I did find it difficult to listen as mind jumped from one place to another but reading the information from Dacher’s Integral Health I was able to get more out of it. I guess now is the perfect time to begin this mind training, right! I did enjoy to ocean sounds in the audio…very soothing!
• Would you recommend this to others? Why or why not?
Yes I would recommend to others, due to the fact that loving-kindness would include sharing with others in my opinion.
2. What is the concept of "mental workout"? What does the research indicate are the proven benefits of a mental workout? How can you implement mental workouts to foster your psychological health?
Mental workout is brain exercise to help expand and develop a compassionate mental state of consciousness. Research shows “mental training can transform the mind by reducing disturbing emotions that cause anger, hatred, fear, worry, confusion and doubt while enhancing positive emotions” promotes well-being (Dacher, 2006).
Dacher, E. (2006). Integral health: The path to human flourishing. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic Health Publication, Inc.