Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Subtle Mind
Well just like many of you, my CD was messed up as well. I am not sure I will even get to hear the fourth one. So, I too had to make it up as I went along.
The start of this section began with me breathing and focusing on the rise and fall of my chest because that seemed more natural to me. I could hear the ocean and instantly my breath fell in line. The ocean is so calming, I continued to see my surroundings. The waves, the rocks, and a natural calming came over me. Then all of a sudden this awful loud scratching sound pierced through my calmness and my heart raced (I have a slight heart murmur) I all of a sudden felt like I was in a scary movie and when I opened my eyes I could see my disc was not playing right. It was kind of scary though when you are that calm and are ripped from it by something like that.
I sat for a few more moments and tried to get back to the calming state I was in but my focus was not the same. All I could see is blackness, a calmness still but only blackness. I guess that is what the CD can do for you. It helps the mind get to the place where you want to be. If I could spend my life on the beach; I would.
Comparing this experience to the loving-kindness experience of course is difficult since I was not able to perform the subtle mind to the fullest. However, they are the same in ways that you need to focus on something. One you focus on someone you love very much and the second you focus on the breathing of yourself. One could say that the exercise wants you to love yourself as much as you loved the person you were thinking of. Knowing that you love yourself helps you to love others. Of course, with the loving-kindness I had no frustration and with the subtle mind exercise I am very frustrated because I did not get to experience the whole thing. However, for a small time frame I was able to be connected with me. I was able to calm myself even after what my mind thought was a scary event. That is being in touch with myself and knowing that I don't hold onto negative things. That I can move from positive to negative and back to positive again. Being able to do this will help my physical state because I will not be tense and activate the pain that I experience in my neck and shoulders. My spiritual self can help the physical self.
The start of this section began with me breathing and focusing on the rise and fall of my chest because that seemed more natural to me. I could hear the ocean and instantly my breath fell in line. The ocean is so calming, I continued to see my surroundings. The waves, the rocks, and a natural calming came over me. Then all of a sudden this awful loud scratching sound pierced through my calmness and my heart raced (I have a slight heart murmur) I all of a sudden felt like I was in a scary movie and when I opened my eyes I could see my disc was not playing right. It was kind of scary though when you are that calm and are ripped from it by something like that.
I sat for a few more moments and tried to get back to the calming state I was in but my focus was not the same. All I could see is blackness, a calmness still but only blackness. I guess that is what the CD can do for you. It helps the mind get to the place where you want to be. If I could spend my life on the beach; I would.
Comparing this experience to the loving-kindness experience of course is difficult since I was not able to perform the subtle mind to the fullest. However, they are the same in ways that you need to focus on something. One you focus on someone you love very much and the second you focus on the breathing of yourself. One could say that the exercise wants you to love yourself as much as you loved the person you were thinking of. Knowing that you love yourself helps you to love others. Of course, with the loving-kindness I had no frustration and with the subtle mind exercise I am very frustrated because I did not get to experience the whole thing. However, for a small time frame I was able to be connected with me. I was able to calm myself even after what my mind thought was a scary event. That is being in touch with myself and knowing that I don't hold onto negative things. That I can move from positive to negative and back to positive again. Being able to do this will help my physical state because I will not be tense and activate the pain that I experience in my neck and shoulders. My spiritual self can help the physical self.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
loving kindness track 1 & 2
Wow this exercise was very relaxing. My absolute favorite thing was hearing the waves hitting on the beach. I imagined being there and smelling the ocean air. The waves hitting on the rocks. My body ached before doing the exercise and when I was in my thoughts my ankles stopped hurting and my back didn't seem as achey.
I have to be honest, I have had company for the last three weeks and so this was the first time I had gotten to listen to the CD. I am going to practice my loving kindness in the morning. I have already scheduled it in my planner.
I have to say my experience was a peaceful calmness. I drifted from light to dark and then stayed in the dark until I could actually see myself on the beach. I don't know, my heart may not have been as opened as it should have been until I actually could see the beach. I think the exercise is beneficial to remember me. Sometimes throughout a day I forget to think of me and this would be a good time.
A mental workout is the progressive development of an expanded consciousness and its healing capacities; according to Dacher. Research shows that a person can find wholeness, happiness, and loving kindness towards self and others.
I have to be honest, I have had company for the last three weeks and so this was the first time I had gotten to listen to the CD. I am going to practice my loving kindness in the morning. I have already scheduled it in my planner.
I have to say my experience was a peaceful calmness. I drifted from light to dark and then stayed in the dark until I could actually see myself on the beach. I don't know, my heart may not have been as opened as it should have been until I actually could see the beach. I think the exercise is beneficial to remember me. Sometimes throughout a day I forget to think of me and this would be a good time.
A mental workout is the progressive development of an expanded consciousness and its healing capacities; according to Dacher. Research shows that a person can find wholeness, happiness, and loving kindness towards self and others.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Unit 3 wellness
My physical well being is below average (3). I am over weight but I am taking steps to make that go away. The company I work for believes in a healthy employee and I am starting to really think about my health. I have been going to Curves at least 3 or 4 times a week and I am starting to eat right. I believe it is never too late!
My spiritual well being is intact and I would say I am average (5). I thank God every day for being alive and for all of the things I have. I have a wonderful family and a good job. I pray everyday. The one thing I do not do is go to church. I am a Catholic by birth and raised but really don't believe in all they had to say and I feel the same with the Baptist religion. I know who my maker is and where I am going and that is good enough for me.
My psychological well being; that is a tough one. I believe I am sane enough!(7) I do harbor some feelings about things that I could let go of and possibly even share.
My goals:
physical: I plan on stepping up my exercise plan and eating plan. This week I will go work out 4 times and eat less sweets.
spiritual and psychological: These will go together. I will sit for 2 times this week and try some meditation.
These goals can be achieved by me putting my mind to it and not setting myself up for failure. Push myself for that fourth workout and know what I am putting in my mouth.
The Crime of the Century exercise actually relaxed me so much; I fell asleep sitting in a chair. I will need to re-listen to it and see if I missed anything. LOL
My spiritual well being is intact and I would say I am average (5). I thank God every day for being alive and for all of the things I have. I have a wonderful family and a good job. I pray everyday. The one thing I do not do is go to church. I am a Catholic by birth and raised but really don't believe in all they had to say and I feel the same with the Baptist religion. I know who my maker is and where I am going and that is good enough for me.
My psychological well being; that is a tough one. I believe I am sane enough!(7) I do harbor some feelings about things that I could let go of and possibly even share.
My goals:
physical: I plan on stepping up my exercise plan and eating plan. This week I will go work out 4 times and eat less sweets.
spiritual and psychological: These will go together. I will sit for 2 times this week and try some meditation.
These goals can be achieved by me putting my mind to it and not setting myself up for failure. Push myself for that fourth workout and know what I am putting in my mouth.
The Crime of the Century exercise actually relaxed me so much; I fell asleep sitting in a chair. I will need to re-listen to it and see if I missed anything. LOL
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Journey On relaxation exercise
Well, I found this exercise to be very interesting.
I actually am freezing now that I have walked away from that comfortable spot.
I laid on my bed (with my dog) and listened to the exercise. I was laying on my left side with my knees tucked. My arms got warm but mostly my hands were hot. I was really in tune with the relaxation until I heard my dog snoring. It was kind of funny when I tried to lift my hands and he was right; I didn't want to move them.
Taking myself back and letting all of the blood flow go back to my abdomen was a little tougher to do. I am really feeling cold and no warmth at all now that I have stopped the exercise.
It really works when you focus your mind on one thing.
I actually am freezing now that I have walked away from that comfortable spot.
I laid on my bed (with my dog) and listened to the exercise. I was laying on my left side with my knees tucked. My arms got warm but mostly my hands were hot. I was really in tune with the relaxation until I heard my dog snoring. It was kind of funny when I tried to lift my hands and he was right; I didn't want to move them.
Taking myself back and letting all of the blood flow go back to my abdomen was a little tougher to do. I am really feeling cold and no warmth at all now that I have stopped the exercise.
It really works when you focus your mind on one thing.
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Welcome everyone to the new age of blogging. I don't know about any of you but this is all new to me and I am not sure if I am doing it right. Glad to be trying though.
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