Hey Y'all,
So as I reflected this week on the practices we have done I still like the same ones. I like the first one we did in week two. This one seemed very simple, and helpful to me seeing as how I am having a tough time with all this calming stuff. The guys voice was still calming, and to follow his direction was pretty easy for me to relax and understand the principle behind meditation. I will keep this one for the future for sure. The next favorite was the one we did this week. Imagining three different moments when we felt extreme happiness, wholeness, or at peace. Then we put those emotions into one feeling, and that was the goal of integral health. This one to me was awesome, because there are several times lately I have felt a glimpse of this feeling they have been talking about all term. This exercise helps me understand how to achieve more of it, and to enhance it. I will be practicing this one more often. I want to achieve an inner peace with myself and others that makes me happy every day. I want people to feel my happiness and feed from it. I need this to remind me how can and am capable of feeling and strive for that everyday!!!
I feel like I can implement these exercises as mental fitness because it is still hard for me to calm my mind. So taking a few minuets even every week when things feel overwhelming taking time off to do my "mental homework" would in the end help me be able to stay in this place of peace. It is a workout to get myself the time or place to even do these practices, and the second one is beneficial because it gives me a feeling to constantly work toward. This is a necessary challenge for me to accomplish my inner peace im seeking. As far as when I can implement the second exercise I would say in the morning this would be best, because that would help me all day live to achieve that feeling.
Jamie,
ReplyDeleteI agree that the morning is a great time for any meditation exercise. Because meditation leaves us feeling energized and relaxed, that is a great way to enter our day.
The one thing I decided for myself was that I could incorporate me meditation in with my morning run. My run is something I rarely skip so I would always have a time carved out to meditate.
The meditations where I am supposed to think of myself do not really work for me. I have never been one to put myself first and the idea of it isn't that compelling to me. I have learned from this class though that if I would think of myself more often it would provide more internal health and I could share that with others.
Have a great week!
Rose
Hi Jamie,
ReplyDeleteI have a friend that does meditation and she feels the best time to do them is in the morning. I too am going to give that a try, maybe I will get some added benefits of some extra energy. They say that it takes 7 days to create a good habit, so if you can try and put this in place for a week you should be good to go. Plus as you say you would like people to feed off of your engergy, they will be able to see the good things happening to you and will want to know why. You can tell them the changes that you are working on if you care to share. Maybe you will find a workout buddy and that can be less stressful as well.
Stacey Clark
I found meditation really helpful when exercising I like using the breathing techniques which helps increase the blood flow through my muscles when focusing on only on my muscle contractions as I inhale and exhale through each rep. I also agree with meditating in the morning is a great time to do so just because its the beginning of your day which can boost your mind, body and spirit for the daily activities you may have to do.
ReplyDeleteHI Jamie,
ReplyDeleteI have heard that to understand a new concept a person needs to hear it about 10 times and then when practicing it, it takes about 90 days for the new practice to become routine. Last term I took Stress Managment which had some meditation and then this term more meditation. The other night I was a little torqued (emotionally) and then noticed my breathing so changed it from rapid to a more calming deep breathing. Went from looking at the problem to looking at the solution. So... almost 18 weeks of college classes on the subject and the information is being put into practice. Just because the class is coming to an end doesn't mean we can't continue to explore the possiblities of change. Bottom line: we are responsible for our own emotional, physical and spiritual health. Have a great day today.
Deb C
I wonder, are all of you morning meditators out there morning people? I am not a morning person and have not been able to get meditating then to work for me. However, I can understand, in theory, how it is helpful for others. I prefer late afternoon/evening for my meditation time.
ReplyDeleteHi Jamie:
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you found an exercise that works for you, finally. I know you've been having a rough time with this stuff. When we do these exercises, I guess will vary with each person. I can say that the Loving-Kindness one I'd have to start in the morning and then use all day long. The Visualization one, I thin I would implement at the end of the day, where it would help me forget the stress of the day and get back to myself before ending my day. In either case, again, I'm glad you found something that can work for you and that you didn't give up hope. I hope you use these exercises, as I'm sure they will help you to find the "calm" in you. Blessings!