This exercise was not very helpful and did not assist me in connecting with my mind, thoughts, and inner peace. I don't find meditation to be helpful in my life at this time because I am a person who is very active and doesn't have time to sit. I also find that by thinking of someone who was from my past or present isn't something that can help me to find a peace that is going to assist in inner strength or reflection. The mp3 for this week was not something that I could even imagine myself doing ("imagine a light from a person's heart going into mine") that just sounds ridiculous.
I did like the sound of the water it's a little relaxing. I have discussed that I do not have time to meditate or time for myself with my work schedule. It's just not possible for me to find this time and fit it in. I also have no personal interest in meditation being that I have already found my place in my life where I find comfort. \
Spiritual wellness for me comes from my belief in God and my understanding of his word. My personal form of meditation would include praying. I have found that pray has given me a sense of calmness and peace in my life. When I have troubles or concerns that don't have a cure on the outside I find that peace within myself through prayer to get through the tough times.
The way that I can include these experiences and exercises into my life is to continue to pray and have faith in God that his plans and will be done within my life. I truly find that it's the only way for me and my family.
The saying "one cannot lead another where he has not gone himself" is about having someone in your life that knows what you are going through and how to overcome it. This personal experience and reflection can assist a person in obtaining human flourishing (according to this weeks reading). If a person has no idea what you are trying to achieve or what you are going through than there isn't a way they can be a role model for you to follow. This doesn't apply to a health and wellness professional because we are only taught what is in our books, a professional doesn't have to experience cancer or mental illness in order to help someone overcome it. I beleive that my only obligation to my clients is to have pure intentions, and a duty to assist them, meaning I do everything within my knowledge, and power to assist them in achieving health (of course without breaking laws, or cod of ethics). It's up to a person to want to help themselves, I can not do everything for them.
The ways I can include psychological and spiritual health in my life is to have a balance of what occurs and how I handle what is happening in my life. I beleive that God doesn't give someone more than what they can handle.
Well stated. You reminded me that I'm so quick to pray for guidance and vent my frustrations when things are going bad but in the good time I complete forget to be grateful to God through prayer. I catch myself marveling in the moment and then kick myself for not instantly thanking God to whom I prayed to in the first place. Maybe it's a natural thing to experience this but shame on me for it too.
ReplyDeleteI had trouble with this one too. When told to envision someone wise and holistic, all I could envision was a combination of God and and Indian shaman. I know, it sounds crazy. Actually I was having a lot of pain when I was trying to do it so it was hard for me to concentrate on anything else.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you and I find my peace and inner calm when I am spending time with God. He is my true salvation and He knows exactly what I need even before I know what is is that I need. I have only to wait for Him to reveal it to me in some way. I trust in Him with all my heart and soul for He gave His son for my sins and that only way to repay Him for that is to walk with Him and to show others how He has made an impact in my life. I enjoyed reading your blog this week. It is so heart warming to see so many true Christians in one class.