Recently, in class we were asked to participate in a meditation called Loving Kindness. This exercise is beneficial to helping one to evolve to full psychospiritual flourishing. Having loving kindness for our loved ones, ourselves, all others in the universe including our ememies helps us to gain perspective in the higher conscious states. These states include: wisdom, peace, compassion, happiness, and wholeness. When we can quiet our minds and allow love and kindness to flow freely in our hearts and to other ouside our relm of being we are generating a greater vibration to the world and this vibration will come back to use...an ebb and flow of conscious love, wholeness, and healing. Although our minds are difficult to shut off sometimes (most of the time) it is nice to use this video to help guide this process because with encouragement and guidance quieting the mind becomes less difficult.
It is suggested in our text that this proces becomes a daily venture which will become our mental workout. A mental workout is a daily committment that we make to ourselvesto achieve and evolve our psychospiritual life. this process will allow us to access its capabilities and resources. This mental workout involves a contemplative practices each day that is a progressive development of an expanded consciousness and healing practices that also involves rest and relaxation. This mental workout is made up of two parts: loving kindness and the subtle mind (witnessing, calm-abaiding, and unity consciousness). These two components heal at the source and drive human flourishing. One can implement a workable and successful mental workout through dedication, and practice. However, it is helpful to practice each day at a specific time in a specific location and this meditatio will make a difference in how you feel and how you relate to others.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Breathe in the Light: Physically, Spiritually, & Psychologically
I believe that we have the power to change each of these areas of our lives by making the choice to do so. Doing this will allow ourselves to grow and change into a more dynamic state of well being. If I were to rate myself on a 1-10 scale (1 being low and 10 being high) for physical, spiritual, and psychological well being I would not give myself a 10 in any ares because there is always room from growth and learning.
Physically: 7
Since I have chosen to dedicate my spare time to school I have felt like my time for exercise has disappeared. I still am active and during my massage I am still physical yet I would like to be able to have more time for walking in the morning and at least one major activity such as soccer or ultimate Frisbee each week. This would allow me to fulfill this need and make me feel better as an individual.
Goals: set the alarm for 6am and take a 1 hour high powered walk/run each morning, once school is out I should be in good enough condition to get out and play some soccer or Ultimate.
Spiritually: 7
I have often felt that this area was fairly developed because of my own feelings on spiritual faith. I am a true believer of the divine and am able to feel connected to the source through the work that I do and whenever I am in the elements of our world. My grandfather Kabool has taught me lots about how to reach a quiet space in my being so that I can become aware of this connection through Yoga, meditation, and even just a simple walk in the woods. However, because of school and work my time in the outdoors and alone is limited and this must be adjusted so that I can feel fully connected once again.
Goals: Set aside certain time that I can commit to each day that allows me to either do yoga or meditate so that I can center myself, connect to the source and re-energize my being. This time may start with 15 minutes but eventually I would like to work up to 90 minutes.
Psychologically: 8
I feel myself to be quiet and centered inside, I feel my heart grown for most people I come into contact with, thee is very little that triggers me. Yet there is always room for growth. If I was to pick an area that would truly benefit my being it would be the triggers of my mother. There are many deep triggers that to this day upset me. I have reached out, written letters and tried to get us to work on them but to no avail she has remained quiet and unresponsive. Finding some form of closure or being able to discuss these issues needs to happen in order for me to move forward psychologically.
Goals: I need to make a choice of what to do. As a daughter I feel it is my duty to reach out and continue to do so until the resistance has been undone and one can began to make progress toward a more healthy relationship. However, I keep asking myself how often I would like to keep banging my head against a brick wall. This area feels stuck and possibly talking with a professional or bringing in the help of the entire family maybe a way to expand this area so that closure can be found.
This weeks meditation of chakras was fantastic. I found that it truly related to my professional work as a massage therapist. Sometimes we can feel areas that are blocked in a persons body and we are able to call in these colors/chakras to help heal the blockage. This mans voice is so relaxing and it is easy to fall into a heightened since of relaxation. By the end of the meditation is felt:connected, balanced and energized. I have been enjoying this aspect of the class so much that I have shared it with my family, coworkers and friends.
Physically: 7
Since I have chosen to dedicate my spare time to school I have felt like my time for exercise has disappeared. I still am active and during my massage I am still physical yet I would like to be able to have more time for walking in the morning and at least one major activity such as soccer or ultimate Frisbee each week. This would allow me to fulfill this need and make me feel better as an individual.
Goals: set the alarm for 6am and take a 1 hour high powered walk/run each morning, once school is out I should be in good enough condition to get out and play some soccer or Ultimate.
Spiritually: 7
I have often felt that this area was fairly developed because of my own feelings on spiritual faith. I am a true believer of the divine and am able to feel connected to the source through the work that I do and whenever I am in the elements of our world. My grandfather Kabool has taught me lots about how to reach a quiet space in my being so that I can become aware of this connection through Yoga, meditation, and even just a simple walk in the woods. However, because of school and work my time in the outdoors and alone is limited and this must be adjusted so that I can feel fully connected once again.
Goals: Set aside certain time that I can commit to each day that allows me to either do yoga or meditate so that I can center myself, connect to the source and re-energize my being. This time may start with 15 minutes but eventually I would like to work up to 90 minutes.
Psychologically: 8
I feel myself to be quiet and centered inside, I feel my heart grown for most people I come into contact with, thee is very little that triggers me. Yet there is always room for growth. If I was to pick an area that would truly benefit my being it would be the triggers of my mother. There are many deep triggers that to this day upset me. I have reached out, written letters and tried to get us to work on them but to no avail she has remained quiet and unresponsive. Finding some form of closure or being able to discuss these issues needs to happen in order for me to move forward psychologically.
Goals: I need to make a choice of what to do. As a daughter I feel it is my duty to reach out and continue to do so until the resistance has been undone and one can began to make progress toward a more healthy relationship. However, I keep asking myself how often I would like to keep banging my head against a brick wall. This area feels stuck and possibly talking with a professional or bringing in the help of the entire family maybe a way to expand this area so that closure can be found.
This weeks meditation of chakras was fantastic. I found that it truly related to my professional work as a massage therapist. Sometimes we can feel areas that are blocked in a persons body and we are able to call in these colors/chakras to help heal the blockage. This mans voice is so relaxing and it is easy to fall into a heightened since of relaxation. By the end of the meditation is felt:connected, balanced and energized. I have been enjoying this aspect of the class so much that I have shared it with my family, coworkers and friends.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Autogenic Training Technique
The autogenic training technique is something everyone should use. I actually felt it working! As I began to breath deeply in and out while thinking to myself: "relax my neck, arms, shoulders". I was surprised that in this state my body began to warm and feel heavy. I was surprised to feel the change take place inside myself. I sat there and enjoyed the peace and warmth that overtook my being. There was a sence of peace in knowing that such a simple technique was so effective. During stressful moments I think that it is possible to take control of your emotions through such a process. When you are aware of your feelings you are able to be in control of you choices, thoughts, and actions. Reducing stress in the body is one of the main ways that you as an individual can maintain your health: breath into more positive health friends!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Integral Health
Aloha~
I opened my first Blog a few days ago and am excited to get started. I am taking a class involving integral health and am glad because this will pair well with my passion: massage therapy. It is through greater understanding of the variety of healing modalities that one can began on a continual journey of wellness and spiritual growth. I find it to be no coincedence that such pathways open up to an individual. Be it school or work our lives are shaped by the choices that we make.
Mahalo Nui Loa;
Danielle
I opened my first Blog a few days ago and am excited to get started. I am taking a class involving integral health and am glad because this will pair well with my passion: massage therapy. It is through greater understanding of the variety of healing modalities that one can began on a continual journey of wellness and spiritual growth. I find it to be no coincedence that such pathways open up to an individual. Be it school or work our lives are shaped by the choices that we make.
Mahalo Nui Loa;
Danielle
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