Unit 10 My final assessment of my inner health

Hello again,

Back at the beginning of this course when I assesed myself originally for my spiritual wellness, physical wellness and psychological aspect of health at that time, I felt I was comfortable with all aspects. I didn't give them a numeric value back then, but if I recall my value for spiritual wellness would have been at six, and my physical aspect would have been at 8 and my psychological aspect would have been around 7.

Seven weeks later, not much as changed to where there would be a drastic change in any of my integral health areas of wellness. When I review my psychological wellness today, it would still be high at 8. I don't rate it any higher, because I have been feeling sad about the loss of my father. This month on the 29th will be his 2 year anniversary for his death. It has been an emotional roller coaster for my family and I getting through his death. So I know having my spiritual wholeness in check will help me to continue striving forward towards my spiritual growth. I still useprayer as my comfort and my guidance towards keeping my mental health still in check. When I look at my physical aspect of fitness, I would rate that still at 8. Although I have my bout with Rhumatoid Arthritis, I still have worked my body to a point that I can exercise daily if I want. I am able to get back to my running and feeling that my strenght training is improving weekly.

Overall this class has given me more tools that I can use to help me flourish further in my wellness and my inner health. I feel that if we are not at peace within our selves, then we pass on our energy to others we are around. If you don't have positive energy then the outcome will be clouded wth some resistance felt. If we are able to know our own inner health, then we find we can perform better in life and in positive mannerism.

Denise

Unit 8.. Implementing mental fitness practices into my life

After reviewing all my blogs and revamping on what type of practice I have found more beneficial to me, I have to say the 2 practices I would choose to continue would be the subtle mind practices using breathing exercises to bring my mind to stillness and continuing with meditation and having that alone time for me. I find that I continue to do my breathing exercises throughout my day. When I am feeling troubled at a point during the day about something, I will stop and take that deep breath, if it takes more than one I will sit and breath through untill I find myself at a content state of being. I have always used breathing techinques with much that I do in life, so for me to continue this practice will not be an issue.

As well when I reviewed the subtle mind exercise, it took me back to a place at the ocean and I felt peace and warmth of the air I was breathing in. When I meditate alone I find that I have comfort and warmth within myself again. Many times when I have a head ache or get a migrane, I find that it helps to just lay there and clear my mind of thoughts. This does ease the pain and I am able to get back to life, than if I just layed there thinking about the headache. Also using these practices weekly and if I can daily has helped me to get to a calmer place, I don't let the little things bother me so much anymore, because I know they will get done or all will work itself out with the right action. If I can learn these techniques and am able to pass it on to clients I think we can build a better understanding of one another as well. I know when I have my son do these exercises with me, we both have great experiences. :)

Unit 7 Subtle Mind - Aesclepian Healing

Well Good day to all,
This time listening to the meeting Aesclepius mp3, was easier to work with. Having learned from all these practices to train the mind for thought and control. I was able to focus more on the object of my meditation.
It actually took me to a more delightful fram of mind, and when I started I had a very rough headache, by the end the headache had lapsed and was not too bad. I have found that these practices are helping me out more in the fact that I am always re-evaluating myself and where I stand. I now look back at my interaction with others and question myself if I treated others as I want to be treated.
  Which takes me to the saying " one cannot lead another where one has not gone himself". This I believe to apply to the health and wellness professional in the fact that if you have not practiced something and felt the benefit yourself, then how can you explain the experience or benefit in real terms. If you are not of sound mind and body, then how can you expect to pass this on to others in a positive form. Working with clients we have to know ourselves and be in a good mindset, if you try to work with someone and you are not feeling well yourself, then the outcome will not be a positive progress. I try to evaluate myself throughout the day, and note if I am doing things that are good for me and how I treat others. This I think is what is giving me my positive attitude towards helping others with their wellness and thier health. As the saying goes' Do onto others as you would have them do unto you", and I believe how we treat others is how they relate back to you.

Have another great day :)

Denise

Unit 6 Exercises for Mind-Body experiences

Hey all,
Well once again I was at ease with this practice foruniversal loving kindness exercise. It did however seem a bit long for me, so I did it for 8 minutes, then the dog came and the kid. However as I was repeating the phrases my mind drifted in and out of how I help others and to what extent. As a reflection I am quite a giver to others. I am always available to help and very rarely do I say I can't help. I just learned to restructer what ever I have going on so that I can get their work done and mine. 

1. Describe the exercise and assessment process. What did you discover about yourself? What area have you chosen to be a focus of growth and development? Why? What are some specific exercises or activities that you can implement to foster greater wellness in this area?

I also discovered that I have really learned to tone down my own thoughts of what happens with others, and learned to mind my own business. We are not able to control what others do, so we just need to keep track of ourselves and how we treat others.

For growth and developlment I have chosen to focus on my psychological energy. I really need to reset my focus towards school work and quit procrastinating and get it done on time. This weighs alot on my mind trying to please everyone else and take part in family evenings when I realistically do not have the time. I am going to rethink my schedule and get back into my routine of studying at my set times and do my reading in the evening when my son goes to sleep and I have quietness around me.

Unit 5 The Subtle mind

This experience was much better for my mind than the previous lesson of loving kindness. I was more able to focus on my breathing, and its trail in and out of my breathing pathway. I do think that the experience was different because my mind was more settled and ready for the exercise. Prior for the loving kindness, it seemed that I was more rushed for that experience. I also found that althought this "subtle mind" reflection was longer, I was able to bring my thoughts back to simple and harmonious concepts. They were not so frustrating as the previous exercise. In that exercise I really had to work hard to focus on my breathing.

The second part of this practice when I think about my spiritual wellness, I know how to find my peace when I use my spiritual belief concepts to help me through problems, as well as when I am working out hard during exercise, I will find that I may at times catch myself praying when I am running. This happens when I start to think about my father, and start to get sad. I will say a quick prayer to reset my mindset. I think maytimes we can use our spiritual ness to bring us serenity and peace, this also helps the mental state of mind. So to say "having a block to lean on", and we all need some other type of support system aside from the support we get from others. If I didn't have my spiritual belief and support system, I would more than likely be a very bitter and mean person, not having a "peaceful" force to guide me.

Unit 4 Loving kindness exercise

Well I honestly have to admit, this was the hardest exercise to get into. Not only did my mind wonder many times, but trying to stay focused towards the end, well that was testy for me. I did however feel the exercise at the beginning, and using the sound of the water of the ocean, I was able to calm my self enough to focus on opening up my heart. When it came to helping others around me, I got a sence that my body was weighed down. I had to try and focus on light feelings to try and get rid of the dark I was feeling. Towards the end, it was interrupted by the dogs playing outside, and that made me smile and loose focus. I will try this again, probably in the night time and see if that makes a difference.  :)

Denise

Unit 3: My goals for physical, spiritual and psychological well-being :)

Setting a goal for all three of these aspects for well-being don't take much energy. I feel that I am on the right path in continuing to sustain my goal I had set forth 3 years ago to keep my physical health and well-being. I work hard everyday and I feel the satisfaction after my workouts, not just the physical satisfaction from the exercising but also my mindset. I have cleared out any negatives that I may have developed throughout the day or any issues I may be stressing on. I use that time to think out problems or issues along with keeping my physical strength. I am always setting spritual goals with myself, telling myself that I will try to go to church more often, however I know that my spritual belief system is still on track and I know what I have to do to keep it on track. Right now all these aspects just take sustainment and continual work and energy to keep it going.