The first part of the
exercise was a little easy. It was a little difficult giving loving kindness to strangers. I realized that we all need the same things which is love, protection and integrity from this perspective I was able to wish this for the
world. This is an area that will need more work and practice. By making myself
more available to others and listening more empathetically I think I can develop
this practice. During the integral assessment, I realized I need to
focus more on the interpersonal aspect.
During my quiet time, I need to practice to quiet my mind cause I find
it bouncing all over the place. I believe this would be a focus of
growth and development for me as it would allow me to identify my true self
being and helping others. I believe this is where true integral health comes in
as it would make me feel quite happy to know that I can give to others and at
the same time receive the same benefit in return.
Specific exercises would be regular, physical activity and
mental activity. Physical activity such as hiking, running, swimming,
martial arts etc help to stimulate the body as it delivers nutrients
and oxygen to the tissues of one’s body. It also aids in the circulatory process
by “circulating blood through the heart and blood vessels” (Mayo Clinic Staff,
2009).” Daily mental activity such as the mind exercise which involves yoga,
meditation, prayer and fasting also helps the psycho spiritual and biological
aspect of one’s life, that is, the mind/body/spirit experience. These types of
exercises would help to prevent high blood pressure and other diseases of the
body such as cancer, heart disease and so on (Dacher, 2006). All these exercise
activities essentially increase one’s equilibrium and metabolism thereby
boosting one’s health and wellness. In order to more toward a more sustained
health, happiness, and wholeness, I need to continuously practice meditative
exercises because I feel stress level with school and household holds me back from reaching these three aspects in my life.
Reference
Dacher, E. S. (2006). Integral
Health: The path to human flourishing. Laguna Beach: CA, Basic Heath
Publication Inc.
Mayo Clinic Staff, (2009). Fitness. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise/HQ01676
Great job, I have the same problem as you do with my mind bouncing all over the place. It is hard for me to just let my mind go and relax. It seems like I always have so much going on and I just can not get myself to let my mind go to a quiet place. I know I need to learn how too let my mind relax to help improve my overall health and wellness but it has been hard to do. Great job on your post
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