1. Practice the universal Loving Kindness (meditation) exercise on p. 93
2. Complete the Integral Assessment discussed in chapter 11 (p.115).
3. 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?
The loving kindness meditation exercise was a little different. It was a little frustrating to me because of the reading. It wasn’t until the third or fourth time of reading all four lines that I fully understood what I was saying. In the directions it said to close my eyes and say it but because I had to read it, it was not that enjoyable. It would have been better to listen to it and repeat after someone one line at a time. The integral assessment was interesting to me. I really felt like I was evaluating myself into what steps I need to take in my life. I felt like I discovered or realized what my focus needs to be on. It is my psychospiritual side. I have been out of touch with it recently and I notice a change in my relationships when I stay connected to God in particular. I also have chosen to focus on my actions and how they can grow and develop. In the past I have noticed how people judge other people on their actions and they do not forget it either. Especially if it is someone close to them like a friend or girlfriend, they will always remember that “one time” you acted out of line or said or did something wrong. People like to talk, and when they do, it can be bad. I just do not want to be the person they are talking bout so for me, I know that it is better to stay quiet, than to say something and regret it. I have actually grown to learn how to be responsible with certain things that we drink when out with friends. I know my limit and want to keep it like that. Some ways that I practice this is by doing yoga, or exercising. I notice that when I stay confident with my body then my mind stays confident with smart decisions and I end up having a happy night. Also, when I practice yoga I notice I am a more easy going, stress free person to be around.
I agree with you that if the exercise was designed to repeat after another instead of reading, I would have felt it was much more beneficial. Using different areas of the brain to allow proper relaxation and reading did not go well together for me. Also, it is nice to see that yoga has a benefit for you as well since many people do not-including my boyfriend. Often we become wrapped up in what we are doing and what we look like versus the person next to us instead of truly reflecting on ourselves and releasing the toxins and stress we are holding.
ReplyDeleteThe loving kindness exercise is still in the Doc Sharing as an mp3 file from a couple weeks ago. The integral assessment was just an avenue to explore what areas you felt you needed to grow and develop personally. I like that you mentioned your psychospiritual relationship with God and your yoga exercise. I personally felt like my interpersonal aspects were being tested today and feel that is the area I need to grow in. Was it just me or do you notice how all the aspects are interconnected and one factor, such as your relationship with God can affect many other aspects such as worldly and interpersonal ones as well?
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