My meditation practice for the week consisted of focusing on positive thoughts. I also incorporated some of the techniques from the loving kindness meditation exercise as some of my stress was related to what my close friend was going through. Meditation is a great way to analyze the root of a stressor which was very helpful for my psychological wellness. I found that acknowledging the stressor and focusing on a more positive outcome helped me to face the stressors and move on. I will continue to meditate long after this class, it is actually my only form of mental relaxation.
In regards to the saying "one cannot lead another where one has not gone himself", it means that it is difficult to effectively teach someone without being knowledgeable on the topic yourself. We cannot preach the importance of wellness as a whole, if we have nothing to compare it to. It is also easier to empathize with someone that is unsuccessful if we have tried and failed in the past as well. I know that I can implement psychological and spiritual growth into my own life by practicing these relaxation exercises and also taking what I believe in most deeply and implementing it into how I go about solving a problem or managing stress.
Hello Tiffany!
ReplyDeleteOne might say there is a lot going on in world but, there has always been a lot going on. I believe we are just exposed too much more of it today than in years past due to technology. A great deal of this exposure can be negative therefore, making it hard to always maintain a positive attitude. However, if I have learned anything from this class is that it is not the situation it is how I respond to it. I have begun to meditate daily, have found it to be quite useful in stressful situations and will continue meditation after this class.
Michelle