Unit 6

 

I am currently in VA visiting my mother and step-father. I attempted to go out today. People around here are rude and drive very differently than I am used to, much more aggressively. It is intimidating to say the least. The worst part is I had my wallet stolen out of my diaper bag right in front of me. I am a little flustered to say the least. I layed back in my step-dad’s recliner and closed my eyes and repeated the phrase “May all individuals gain freedom from suffering, may all individuals find sustained health, happiness and wholeness, May I assist all individuals in gaining freedom from suffering, may I assist all individuals in finding health, happiness and wholeness.” I discovered it does not matter how awful I think this place is I can still relax and let the frustration melt away. I have chosen to focus on my school work for the last 2 terms until I graduate. I am going to read more articles and learn as much nutrition based information as I can so I can get into a great intership and start an awesome career. I am really looking forward to it. I think repeating this exercise daily will help keep me focused and on track.

Unit 5

Neither the loving kindness exercise nor the subtle mind exercise worked for me. I tried them both several times. The Subtle mind exercise was too drawn out. It may have worked if my mind were not able to wander so much. I do not think any exercise like these will work for me. I just have too much racing through my mind at all times to be able to clear it and focus. It is a shame too. I would love to experience the relaxation that I have read about in some of the blogs.

I believe that if we do not have a balance of spiritual mental and physical well- being then the negative aspects can manifest in different ways such as if you are extremely stressed you may have anxiety attacks and have a rapid heartbeat loss of breath and perspire. It may also present itself as a common cold. I try to keep a balance of the three because my life is so busy and hectic I cannot afford to slow down.

Unit 4- mental workout

I usually have a very difficult time with these exercises because my mind wanders and I have too much other stuff on my mind. However, I have been extremely sick for the past 48 hours. My husband, our 4 year old and me all got a nasty stomach bug so I have been focusing even less. I was laying on my couch with my eyes shut and almost fell asleep a few times. There were long periods of silence where my mind wandered and this made it even more difficult. I gave it a couple tries. I figured the illness was making me les cooperative but I think I got through it because of the illness. I would rather sit here and listen to the rain falling outside and clear my mind that way.

A mental workout is to help improve psychological health. This can help a person excel when it comes to integral health. I would have to do a mental workout late at night when bot my kids are asleep. My household is way too chaotic to have any time alone to do mental workouts even if they would be beneficial in the long run.

My well being and chaotic nature

I would rate my physical wellbeing as a 4. I am not in the shape I would like to be in. I am overweight and have been since my son was born. I have been working on it but not hard enough.  I quit smoking, quit drinking soda and have started working out. In another few months I think my evaluation will change. I think my spiritual wellbeing and psychological wellbeing are around a 1. I have little faith and major panic attacks. I need to work on those areas before I can move on.  I think for all three I can do yoga to get into better shape and to reflect on where I am lacking to help me gain an understanding. I can also choose to talk to a professional to get back on track spiritually and psychologically.

The relaxation exercises do not work for me . I have a hard time focusing and concentrating. I usually get frustrated and start it over a few times then I finally give up. I think it I could clear my mind and not be so anxious all the time they would help me greatly. I have heard wonderful things about them. It is a shame.

Relaxation

Hello Everyone!
 

I am looking forward to reading everyone’s blogs and getting to know everyone over the next several weeks. I listened to the journey on relaxation exercise. I have a very hard time relaxing. I am taking 18 credit hours, I have 2 small children, I am hosting Thanksgiving dinner at my house this year and I have several other things that shall go unnamed on my plate. I listened but was unable to relax. I will relax when the holidays are over I finish my degree. I have never been the type to not worry. I like to have the weight of the world on my shoulders. It is my motivation to keep going and do better.

Jill