Hello Everyone,
I enjoyed both exercises...although it was kind of difficult to close my eyes and relax as I read. I believe I would have benefited from it more if it were in mp3 form or something of that sort. Nonetheless, the first exercise was short and sweet; howeve,r it did get me thinking about certain individuals in my life and forgiveness. The second exercise to be honest is a stepping stone. It allowed me to write some things down that I may need to evaluate and focus on at this point in my life. There's so much going on in my life right now it's not even funny but I will look at my list and begin to prioritize what I feel needs attention first and foremost. I think I need to start with forgiving people that have wronged me and I can go from there. I'm not holding a grudge nor do I wish them harm in any way, shape or fashion but there are a couple of relationships that I feel are worth mending....others not so much.
Katrice
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Unit 5
In comparison to the subtle mind exercise, I believe I enjoyed this one more. It reminds me of the movie The Green Mile when the prisoner breathes in the guards disease and expels it making the guard healthy. I felt some sort of sensation in my heart as I was told to let feelings caring fill my heart.
I haven't spoken to my father in approximately 2 years because he wronged me in a major way so I cried all day in Father's Day because I'm confused as to why he won't call and apologize to me. I was so upset I didn't want to eat and since I have Type I Diabetes my blood sugar dropped. My family asked me to go out with them but I fell in some sort of depression mode so I didn't want to be bothered with anyone. As I listened to my favorite gospel song and asked God to give me strength I began to feel better. This proves to me that there is definitely power in prayer as is relates to mental and physical well-being. Upon doing this exercise I thought about him so I can attempt to try to forgive him. But in all honesty, I may have to listen to this exercise ten more times before I execute the phone call or the e-mail.
Katrice
I haven't spoken to my father in approximately 2 years because he wronged me in a major way so I cried all day in Father's Day because I'm confused as to why he won't call and apologize to me. I was so upset I didn't want to eat and since I have Type I Diabetes my blood sugar dropped. My family asked me to go out with them but I fell in some sort of depression mode so I didn't want to be bothered with anyone. As I listened to my favorite gospel song and asked God to give me strength I began to feel better. This proves to me that there is definitely power in prayer as is relates to mental and physical well-being. Upon doing this exercise I thought about him so I can attempt to try to forgive him. But in all honesty, I may have to listen to this exercise ten more times before I execute the phone call or the e-mail.
Katrice
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Unit 4
Hello All,
This weeks exercise came right on time because I had the most stressful week. The sound waves really relaxed me. I think I was so relaxed it affected my blood sugar a little bit. I would definitely suggest this exercise to another. It takes the suffering from others and allows you to transform that suffering into a healthy status. This takes a strong and focused mind. In order to accomplish this successfully, one must have the mental strength and endurance to do so. I believe me to grow mentally and spiritually. It will aid me in becoming less selfish and ultimately retaining wholeness by helping others.
Katrice
This weeks exercise came right on time because I had the most stressful week. The sound waves really relaxed me. I think I was so relaxed it affected my blood sugar a little bit. I would definitely suggest this exercise to another. It takes the suffering from others and allows you to transform that suffering into a healthy status. This takes a strong and focused mind. In order to accomplish this successfully, one must have the mental strength and endurance to do so. I believe me to grow mentally and spiritually. It will aid me in becoming less selfish and ultimately retaining wholeness by helping others.
Katrice
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Week 3
Hello All,
On a scale of 1-10 my physical well being would be an 8 because I feel like I need to lose a couple of pounds and I need to work on becoming more toned and physically fit. I would rate my spiritual well being 8.5 because I've come a long way but I still have some things I need to work on. My psychological well being would be a 9 because I feel as though I have a strong mind and I have endured a lot in my lifetime but I haven't allowed those circumstances to change me as a person. My goal, as I stated above, is to lose approximately 10 pounds, visit church more regularly, and continue to focus on things that are important and look at the brighter side of things.
To be honest, the relaxation exercise for this week was not as relaxing as last weeks in my opinion. This is probably due to the fact that I had a few interruptions but I just couldn't get into the colors. Although, I did feel a sense of being grounded with regard to red. Can anyone else relate?
Thanks,
Katrice
On a scale of 1-10 my physical well being would be an 8 because I feel like I need to lose a couple of pounds and I need to work on becoming more toned and physically fit. I would rate my spiritual well being 8.5 because I've come a long way but I still have some things I need to work on. My psychological well being would be a 9 because I feel as though I have a strong mind and I have endured a lot in my lifetime but I haven't allowed those circumstances to change me as a person. My goal, as I stated above, is to lose approximately 10 pounds, visit church more regularly, and continue to focus on things that are important and look at the brighter side of things.
To be honest, the relaxation exercise for this week was not as relaxing as last weeks in my opinion. This is probably due to the fact that I had a few interruptions but I just couldn't get into the colors. Although, I did feel a sense of being grounded with regard to red. Can anyone else relate?
Thanks,
Katrice
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Relaxation Nation
Hello everyone. Welcome to my blog. The exercise we had to complete for this unit was very relaxing. I was in a state of trance. I actually fell asleep for a moment. I think I will use this exercise to help me go to sleep at night instead of taking the occasional Benadryl which can be harmful to the kidneys with prolonged use. I previously taken a stress management class and the professor would engage this type of exercise at the beginning of class which I thought was very backward because everyone was overly relaxed throughout the duration of the class.The narrators voice played a huge part in relaxing my mind as well. Not everyone has the voice for this type of exercise. All in all I really enjoyed it and I hope we have many more like it.
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