1. Describe your experience. (Did you find it beneficial? Difficult?) Why or Why not? Would you recommend this to others? Why or Why not? I found the cd to be very beneficial that takes a lot of practice to just sit in stillness and relax and respond. My mind went elsewhere on things that's going on in the family such as we had death in the family about a week ago that was on my mind. This going take a lot of practice and getting used to doing each day. Although I wasn't focus I will continued on with this journey to improved my health, happiness, and wholeness.
2. What is the concept of �Mental Workout? What does the research indicate are the proven benefits of a Mental Work Out? How can you implement mental workouts to foster your psychological health? Human flourishing requires a plan of intensity effort and practice so we can be on a path to great health, happiness, and wholeness and in doing that we must continued to pray, meditate, yoga, tai chi and so on daily because once we stop practicing we will lose focus and balance.
Yes I will recommend this to others!
ReplyDeleteHello! First, I must say I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Trying to find peace of mind and do these relaxation techniques with that on your mind must be very difficult. This raises a very important point though. It is hard enough to try and find time to relax on a good day, let alone when we have serious things on our minds. I think your approach is the best way to deal with it; you must continue on and do your best whenever you can. Even if we only take a few minutes to relax each day it is better than nothing. And even if we feel our mind is wandering during the process, I still feel we are accomplishing something positive for our well being. I also like your attitude towards a mental workout; we must have a plan of intensity, effort, and practice to achieve our overall happiness and wholeness. That sums it up nicely. I enjoyed reading your post, have a nice week!
ReplyDeleteHi Shawna, I enjoyed rreading your blog. I'm sorry to hear tyhat yuou had a death in the family and send my condolences. I agree that sitting and trying to relax and concentrate that long does take practice.
ReplyDeleteIt's also true that if we don't continously work on self improving the mind via positive mental activities like yoga, we will remain in a stagnant state of mind. I wish you luck at your quest to reach a state of human flourishing!
Shawna, I know I had to listen to the exercise a second time before it had more of an effect on me. Mental workouts are a great way to help us maintain focus and balance as you mentioned. So many people these days get stuck in the same routine and don't take the time to exercise their mind and focus on their inner self. We could all benefit from whatever mental exercises work best to keep our minds sharp.
ReplyDeletemy apologies on your recent loss. I believe in times like this it can be very difficult and almost discouraging to be asked to look within and meditate with love and kindness. There are so many emotions going on throughout the body and most of them are not focused not on ourselves, but the person that was with us just a short time ago. I would say this is a great time to do what you can, and probably incorporate these practices for the minimum time. Spend your time with your loved ones, digest the emotions you have for them and spread that to every inch of your soul. I always have a hard time when losing someone in my life. I spend the upcoming weeks remembering moments I spent with them, the kind of person they were, and the great love and admiration I have for that person. Even though emotions of turmoil arise, I remind myself of the great joy it was to experience life with them and hold those emotions of love and kindness that I had for them deep within myself as I recuperate. Best to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and your family on your recent loss. I am sorry and will remember you in my prayers. Remember that God can provide us with the comfort we need in these difficult times if we just ask.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you the cd was very difficult for me as well this week. I have a difficult time with forgiving so this is a difficult thing for me to endure the feelings of the people I am angry at and to take their pain and suffering and then to exhale love to them. Wow that sounds so selfish on my behalf. I am too going to keep trying with this and hopefully I will reap the benefits at some point. For you, I think that when your mind is not so occupied that you will get the benefits from this exercise. Just remember to take time out for yourself. You need and deserve it. It may be beneficial for you to try prayer, meditation, yoga, or exercise during this difficult time.
Yes we must continue to pray, meditate, and exercise, to maintain a healthy mental state. No matter what it may be, as long as it helps you to relax and removes stress keep it up. In the end you will healthier and happier mentally and physicall and others will be able to physically see that change in you, because it will show in your face.
ReplyDeleteI am happy to know that you have a willingness to succeed in improving your body, mind, spirit as one to achieve optimal wellness and human flourishing. I am also saddened to hear of your loss, but when life throws a curve ball you readjust, retry and renew yourself for the next change. I wish you the best of luck with your personal improvement and I think we all could learn a lot from each other and how we handle stress, emotion, and life in general. Do you try practicing meditation daily?
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I am sorry to hear of your loss, these are things that take toill in our life. The main thing to remember is that The Lord is the giver and taker He said, He will come and take us one by one when it is time and the time is not known. We just have to be prepared. The cd was also hard for me too but remember it is said practice makes perfect. There is no perfect way of doing it we just keep on learning and oneday it will be better. At times other cds do not work for you but if you keep on searching for others you might find one that works for you. Do not isolet yourself to avoid stress and depression any activity will help and keep strong.
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