This weeks exercise has allowed me to sit quietly and focus on what has transpired in the past week. While I have loving-kindness for my family this exercise is asking to go beyond that. When I try to focus on extending loving-kindness to others I feel that its something that would need to be reciprocated. I feel this way because while our generosity can be contagious we never know if its a good or bad thing towards others. This week while extending loving-kindness; my way of doing this, was focusing on the subtle mind and just passing over things that could be disruptive. As a matter of fact, this week was quite intense and it was definitely a good way to complete this type of exercise. But I wonder, can loving kindness be extended to those who do not have or find love and kindness in their heart? Can what I do be contagious and it be adapted by others?
In completing the Integral Assessment, I was able to focus more on what it is that I need to work more on. In this aspect I feel that I need to develop more in the Interpersonal phase, this is the most difficult for me. While many people I come in contact with feel that I am a people person; I feel that I am far from it. Being around people all day simply makes me want to spend more time by myself so that I can regroup and grow within myself. Many times I set up my guard because I don't want to socialize, I don't want to meet new people and I don't want to engage in what people have to say. However, I am working on this and I am beginning to engage in socializing more often.
The area in my life that is ready for growth and development is Biological. I feel that I do really well in this area in my life and am improving more and more everyday. I enjoy evolving in my nutrition and exercise and feel that I am getting stronger and more knowledgeable everyday. I am excited to travel the road in this area of my life and look forward to where it will lead me.
As of right now I would like to foster more meditation in my life. This could be in the form of prayer, yogi, or diaphragmatic breathing. This would help me to get through tough times and help me to handle situations that I have no control over even better. It will enable me to become more engaged in self control.
Ann
Serene Bliss at its Best
Always rest peacefully
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Subtle Mind
I have to be honest, I could compare the two Loving Kindness and the Subtle mind exercise in the beginning as soothing and relaxing. However, at first I thought it was the component in which I was listening to but then changed to another one; just to realize that the static was apart of this exercise. In the beginning I was relaxed and concentrating on my breathing, it was peaceful and quite. Than I got startled when I heard the static, my heart starting pounding and I felt that I was out of sort. I could not get myself together and found it to be rather annoying and loud. I could not find myself relaxing, honestly I could not focus while this static was going on. I even jumped and become a little nervous!
I have to be honest, I could not find any wellness at all because of the static, I feel that it was so distracting that I could not continue to engage in finding my relaxation point and found it to be unnerving. However, I guess this was the focal point, learning how to focus on breathing and mentally moving those distracting things away from your thoughts. Something likes this has always manifested in my life and I guess its like that because I have allowed the distraction to be so much larger than what it really is. Many times, its just that a distraction and I have to learn how to put it out of my mind and out of my sight and focus on whats at hand. I believe that I can utilize this type of exercise to increase my physical endurance. Concentrating on breathing and allowing that to be the focus and large part of what I do instead of allowing fear to paralyze me.
After writing this and realizing, this exercise was beneficial after all because I realize that I need to have more strength in my concentration level than in my distraction level.
Ann
I have to be honest, I could not find any wellness at all because of the static, I feel that it was so distracting that I could not continue to engage in finding my relaxation point and found it to be unnerving. However, I guess this was the focal point, learning how to focus on breathing and mentally moving those distracting things away from your thoughts. Something likes this has always manifested in my life and I guess its like that because I have allowed the distraction to be so much larger than what it really is. Many times, its just that a distraction and I have to learn how to put it out of my mind and out of my sight and focus on whats at hand. I believe that I can utilize this type of exercise to increase my physical endurance. Concentrating on breathing and allowing that to be the focus and large part of what I do instead of allowing fear to paralyze me.
After writing this and realizing, this exercise was beneficial after all because I realize that I need to have more strength in my concentration level than in my distraction level.
Ann
Saturday, April 16, 2011
My Reaction to the Loving Kindness exercise
Good evening all,
My reaction to the loving kindness exercise this week has enabled me to reflect on this past week. I focused on what kindness and love have I displayed to others so that they in turn may do the same. At work we all attended a funeral for an employee of 32 years, while it was sad, it was a time of socializing that took place and it allowed us to bond with each other. I laughed, talked, and expressed myself freely without criticism. For a group that I so long had been an outsider too, I had the opportunity for them to see who I am and that I was just fine with being apart of their circle as well as not being a part of it. Displaying love and kindness to my staff members allowed me to show a accepting side of me, one that shows I am equal too not better than or less than my counter parts. I have found this exercise to be benefical and one that could be utilized daily. I would definitely recommend this to others as well as share the CD, as it is sometimes better to allow them to share the same experience for themselves.
Mental Workout allows us the opportunity to always train our mind and improve our mental stability. Research has shown that when we stop practicing, we will see a drop off in our conditioning whether physical or mental. So perseverance is necessary.
In fostering Mental workouts in my psychological health would allow me the chance to stand still and think consciously about what is going on in my life and what I am doing to enhance and or hinder the progression of my mental growth. Doing mental workouts gives my brain the chance to workout and recovery from daily activities like my body does. One must create equality, this includes the mind-body-spirit connect, in order to have happiness, wholeness, and peace.
Ann
"Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly" Robert F. Kennedy
My reaction to the loving kindness exercise this week has enabled me to reflect on this past week. I focused on what kindness and love have I displayed to others so that they in turn may do the same. At work we all attended a funeral for an employee of 32 years, while it was sad, it was a time of socializing that took place and it allowed us to bond with each other. I laughed, talked, and expressed myself freely without criticism. For a group that I so long had been an outsider too, I had the opportunity for them to see who I am and that I was just fine with being apart of their circle as well as not being a part of it. Displaying love and kindness to my staff members allowed me to show a accepting side of me, one that shows I am equal too not better than or less than my counter parts. I have found this exercise to be benefical and one that could be utilized daily. I would definitely recommend this to others as well as share the CD, as it is sometimes better to allow them to share the same experience for themselves.
Mental Workout allows us the opportunity to always train our mind and improve our mental stability. Research has shown that when we stop practicing, we will see a drop off in our conditioning whether physical or mental. So perseverance is necessary.
In fostering Mental workouts in my psychological health would allow me the chance to stand still and think consciously about what is going on in my life and what I am doing to enhance and or hinder the progression of my mental growth. Doing mental workouts gives my brain the chance to workout and recovery from daily activities like my body does. One must create equality, this includes the mind-body-spirit connect, in order to have happiness, wholeness, and peace.
Ann
"Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly" Robert F. Kennedy
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Blog Questions
Good Day
Reflective Statement: What obstacle will keep you from reaching your goal????
As I respond to the following questions; I am pleased to say that over the past year, I have come a long way. In doing so, I've made the final decision to make a lifestyle change. As a result, I am glad to say that I am loving life and looking forward to what's in store for me. I am incorporating more and more physical activity into my life and am striving to be the best that I can be and progression gets me through it all.
On a scale of 1-10 I feel that my physical well being is currently an 8.5. I am partaking in becoming more experienced in spinning and learning how to perfect my form, so that I can become more efficient. As well I have started working out with a personal trainer to help me increase my strength endurance. I have always been a spiritual person, it is the way I have been raised. I rate myself at least a 9, because I am evolving in this area everyday and expectations for this only increases. I only want to improve in this area not regress. Psychologically I was always doing what people wanted me to do or at least thinking that I need to be a people person. I had to realize that I need to do what's right for me and be happy with my decisions, that makes me a stronger and wiser individual. I am glad to say that my rating for this area in my life is about a 9.5. Most people see that as my being mean, I see it as my being strong and confident.
The goals that I have developed for each of these areas are:
Physical: continue to strengthen in physical endurance and don't give up but give it my all
Spiritual: continue to increase and allow my relationship with God to evolve, I want to please him and him only
Psychological: Taking time to breath and accepting my thoughts and actions as my own
The exercises that I would like to implement-as I have already started-in my life are:
Physical - strength endurance and body atonement
Spiritual - more quite time to pray and listen to what I say and what God is telling me
Psychological - engage more in breathing techniques, as they will help increase my ability to be calm so that I can think clearly
The Crime of the Century Exercise was very relaxing. I guess I could have done this in the beginning of the day, but I chose to do it in the evening. When I was doing this, I felt that as I became more and more calm, I was being pulled. Concentrating on my breathing did not allow room for negative or bad thoughts. It is at this time where I have a blank canvas and I paint my own picture of silence. For the first time, I have nothing to say, I just engage in a relaxing moment of silence and tranquility. I thought that this was beneficial because it relaxed me and I feel that this exercise influenced that.
N Shape
Reflective Statement: What obstacle will keep you from reaching your goal????
As I respond to the following questions; I am pleased to say that over the past year, I have come a long way. In doing so, I've made the final decision to make a lifestyle change. As a result, I am glad to say that I am loving life and looking forward to what's in store for me. I am incorporating more and more physical activity into my life and am striving to be the best that I can be and progression gets me through it all.
On a scale of 1-10 I feel that my physical well being is currently an 8.5. I am partaking in becoming more experienced in spinning and learning how to perfect my form, so that I can become more efficient. As well I have started working out with a personal trainer to help me increase my strength endurance. I have always been a spiritual person, it is the way I have been raised. I rate myself at least a 9, because I am evolving in this area everyday and expectations for this only increases. I only want to improve in this area not regress. Psychologically I was always doing what people wanted me to do or at least thinking that I need to be a people person. I had to realize that I need to do what's right for me and be happy with my decisions, that makes me a stronger and wiser individual. I am glad to say that my rating for this area in my life is about a 9.5. Most people see that as my being mean, I see it as my being strong and confident.
The goals that I have developed for each of these areas are:
Physical: continue to strengthen in physical endurance and don't give up but give it my all
Spiritual: continue to increase and allow my relationship with God to evolve, I want to please him and him only
Psychological: Taking time to breath and accepting my thoughts and actions as my own
The exercises that I would like to implement-as I have already started-in my life are:
Physical - strength endurance and body atonement
Spiritual - more quite time to pray and listen to what I say and what God is telling me
Psychological - engage more in breathing techniques, as they will help increase my ability to be calm so that I can think clearly
The Crime of the Century Exercise was very relaxing. I guess I could have done this in the beginning of the day, but I chose to do it in the evening. When I was doing this, I felt that as I became more and more calm, I was being pulled. Concentrating on my breathing did not allow room for negative or bad thoughts. It is at this time where I have a blank canvas and I paint my own picture of silence. For the first time, I have nothing to say, I just engage in a relaxing moment of silence and tranquility. I thought that this was beneficial because it relaxed me and I feel that this exercise influenced that.
N Shape
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Journey On Relaxation Exercise
This was quite an experience. As the narrator stated, my hands became warm and my arms heavy. As I closed my eyes and concentrated on my breathing and blood flow, I became extremely relaxed. It is very amazing to know that when I concentrate on breathing and I am in a relaxed state of mind, I have no negative thoughts going through my head. As a matter of fact, I have no thoughts at all, my mind is completely blank!
Question: Do you ever relax so much that you have no thoughts running through your head? Or are you in such a disarray that you are unable to relax completely? Allowing your body and mind to connect naturally.
Tell me what you think?
Ann
Question: Do you ever relax so much that you have no thoughts running through your head? Or are you in such a disarray that you are unable to relax completely? Allowing your body and mind to connect naturally.
Tell me what you think?
Ann
Reflective Statement
Life is what's happening while you are busy planning! Let's not waste time thinking about what we do, let's be like NIKE, and JUST DO IT!
"Begin with the end in mind" Franklin Covey..Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Welcome!
Good Day Everyone,
Welcome to my blog, NShape! I hope that I can chat with you all about things that help you get in shape. This includes physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. I am not an expert, but my experience puts me close enough. Look forward to talking with you!
Ann
Welcome to my blog, NShape! I hope that I can chat with you all about things that help you get in shape. This includes physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. I am not an expert, but my experience puts me close enough. Look forward to talking with you!
Ann
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