subtle mind

I really got into this one, more so than the loving kindness one. It was almost as if I could fall asleep at any moment. My body got tingly, then heavy, then relaxed. I would get so relaxed that her voice would almost scare me back into consciousness again. Very relaxing, but I'm kind of feeling drained if that makes any sense to anyone. I'm going to try it again to see what the outcome is a second time. You can definitely see the mind-body connection through this exercise. I was completely relaxed and "clear"(at the end). The beginning I had trouble keeping thoughts from interrupting what I was trying to do. Definitely better than last weeks. Too many problems to think about.

mental workout

I had to go through this exercise a few times. The first time I couldn't really get into it. The second it was a little easier, but I didn't feel it was that beneficial. I might recommend it if I feel a little more comfortable with it. I think I would have to try it a few more times to make up my mind about it though. I couldn't get meditation right away either, until I did the rainbow med.

To me the concept of the mental workout is to evolve and use each level of consciousness to achieve total psychological wellness and health. It's the power of positive thinking and mental imagery to obtain a certain calmness in your life. Research show that it can reduce negative emotions and feelings, and enhance positive ones like happiness, acceptance, and patience (Dacher, 2006). I think it has possibilities for me right now, and how it could fit into my life. I know what the concept is and how it should work but I'm not quite there yet. I would like to explore it further before defining how it will work for me personally. Positive thinking is great, but this exercise I'm still not sure about.

Rainbow Meditation- personal reflection

To be brutally honest, right now my physical evaluation would be a 6, spiritual a 8, and my psychological well-being a 6. (1-10) As far as physical goes I need to quit smoking. I can feel it's effects in every aspect of my life. Spiritual, I would say I would like to find more time for my faith. Some days it just doesn't seem adequate. Psychologically, I need to work on being more self-confident. To set some goals, I think I'll start with physical. I'm going to practice more meditative techniques and add more cardio to my work-outs to help with the urges to smoke. Spiritually, before each exercise and meditation session I will take the time to connect to the Lord, even if it's just for a few minutes. Psychologically (although I'm not completely comfortable with it yet), I'm going to try affirmations to try and see what everyone else around me does.
As for the rainbow meditation exercise, this is the exercise from last term that turned everything around for me. I really connected with this one, and it had a definite calming effect on me. I don't know if it's the colors that relate to my artistic side subconsciously, but I was really able to focus and let the stress just "melt away". This one is saved on my computer! :)

Exercise 2:
I find this mans voice very relaxing, and the single note music very calming. By listening to his voice and using imagery I was able to relax myself enough to where I almost fell asleep. (wouldn't have anything to do with working doubles this weekend! :) ) I loved this guided mental imagery in my last health and wellness class. It gives you five minutes of piece and quite to yourself. I try and do this myself every night before I go to bed, and I find that I sleep more soundly and wake up more refreshed. I hope we have one every week!

This ought to be good :)

I'm excited to try this for our creating wellness class. We'll see how it goes! :)