I had such success from the start on this
activity and I appreciated the focus on wisdom for this meditation. I found that it did not take as much time as
it has in the past for me to quiet my minds chatter. This is either from the fact that I am more
relaxed today or that my work with stilling myself for mindful activities is
starting to pay off. I have spent time
every other day focusing on some meditative practices. I will continue to use this one and the loving
kindness activity frequently.
I have started to rely on these activities to
keep me grounded in my pursuit of my psychological and spiritual wellness. I have been feeling full, no long unsure of
the knowledge of a higher level of living.
I know there is a greater purpose and I am experiencing calmness I have
always strived to feel. I will continue
to utilize many of the activities that I have grown to enjoy like the
loving-kindness and clearing mind activities like meditation or imagery. These will help me to continue to foster a greater level of health and wellness.
I relate the saying “One cannot lead another
where one has not gone himself” to walking the talk. If you do not model this type of fulfilling well-being
how can you encourage clients or patients to engage? I equate not modeling the higher level of
flourishing and expecting patients/clients to do so like the practitioner who
smokes, coaching patients that they need to stop their tobacco habit. I do have an obligation to my clients to
continue to improve myself personally and professionally in all aspects of a
higher well-being. I won’t know how to
guide my clients unless I travel the path myself. The authenticity will not be there for my clients
to see or feel. Implementing
psychological and spiritual growth in my personal life can take on different
forms but is necessary for my flourishing and being able to model this for
clients. This can begin by my practice
of removing ego and judgement from interactions and removing negative internal dialogue that is so easy to do. Candii
Hi Candii. I am really glad to hear that the meditation has been working for you. I too hope to make it a part of my regular routine even after the class is over with. I also like the imagery. I was always told I was a daydreamer when I was younger and had a wild imagination! But it never stopped me from carrying on so. I feel all of those years of practice will pay off with the lessons I have learned in this class!
ReplyDeleteHi Tonya,
DeleteI too was a daydreamer never is this world as a child. It used to really frustrate my mother when I was in my own little world. I guess that might be why I like imagery so much too. Have a great week, Candii
Hello Candii and nice blog. I am so happy that you are finally getting a positive reflection from these activities. It sounds like you are on the right track and learning yourself better. I agree with you that the saying means if talk the talk then you need to walk the walk. It is so funny how you said about how doctors talk to others about smoking but smoke themselves. How are patients suppose to respect them when they can't even listen to there own words. We do have an obligation to our patients to continue improving our health and wellness how can we teach them the right thing to do when we are not doing it ourselves. I enjoyed reading your blog and look forward to reading more. Thanks
ReplyDeleteHi Monica,
DeleteThank you. There are many ways practitioners need to set the example. Being a healthcare worker we are seen as the standard. We need to model what we want our clients/patients/or customers to do. Have great week, Candii
Hey Candii. Even though it is hard to get the time to fully relax, it is great to be able to take a few minutes to just relax and think calmly. These exercise aren't long but the are effective. Love the back ground sounds.
ReplyDeleteI'm am a true believer that a person must set an example for others to follow. I do this this all the time with my cadets. I stay in shape not only for me but to show them also. As I have always hear "someone is always watching". I get so frustrated by our so-called PE Teachers at my high school. I understand why kids don't want to do PE and so they usually just do what I call the "prison walk" around the gym or track. It is a shame. Maybe PE teachers need to take a PT Test every year
Hi Scott,
DeleteYou bring up an excellent point. My daughter was so frusted with the PE teacher at her school she talked the curriculum counselor into letting her design her own PE class and get credit that way. He approved it and and she followed through not having to deal with those "prison walks" around the gym.
I liked what you pointed out about "someone is always watching".
Have a great week, Candii
Hi Candii~
ReplyDeleteWhat a great blog! I too have found that the more I perform these meditation practices the easier it gets to stop and relax. It is good to hear that you are feeling a greater calmness in your life. That is something that all can use. I wish you the best of luck in your continual growth toward inner healing.
I too feel that I have an obligation to the patients here at the hospital to be the best example of good clean healthy living that I can be. I must be willing to "walk the walk, not just talk the talk" and I have to be ready to explain my health style to those that ask. I am enjoying seeing the fruits of this class in my life.
Dana