1.
Such a perfect fit for my needs this week
and the fit with one of the articles that I choose to use this week for our assignment.
The article discussed the effect of spiritual practices on heart disease, when
I read it and connected with it all I could think of was how important it is for
me to incorporate these practices into my life. Seeing my mother pass away from heart failure
at the age of sixty, I vowed to change my daily practices, my food, exercise,
attitude, in order to avoid this fate. I have done considerably work in this
area but know my stress levels are my biggest foe. This exercise, although not something
I EVER allow myself to do, led me to have my mother focus quite squarely in my
mind’s eye. I could not shake it and focus on another person, and when I
allowed myself to go with it felt a wonderful sense of control and ease or calm
come over me. It is wholly appropriate for my mother to be my guide and my best
side in connection with being in control of my own being, health, and
destiny. I do not think I have embraced
the idea of being truly “mindful” or
understood how this meditation could put me at ease and make me feel capable
before this particular days practice. I
must continue to practice this meditation and work to believe in my own body’s
ability to heal and help itself.
2.
This saying, to me, simply means that we
can not help in an area in which we are inexperienced. Book knowledge is not
enough when it comes to advising others on matters of health and wellness. If
we have not traveled the road, how can we understand the trials and
tribulations that come along with attempting to transform and better our lives.
How can we understand and counsel our patients, empathize and help if we do not
have the memories and emotions associated with such a feat.
We must constantly assess and move to better
ourselves in the triad of health. We have a duty or obligation to our clients
to be the best developed we can be just as we expect from them. There are no
limitations to this development so there is certainly no reason to stop
attempting to progress and experience deeper consciousness and forward
movement. I feel we must continue our meditation exercises, establish physical
fitness programs, and connect with a higher being on a constant basis in order
to be the be the role model we should as wellness professionals.
Christine,
ReplyDeleteHow great that you were able to connect with your mother. I think it is very cool that she is still trying to teach you things that will make you a better person. I am sure now you will take great comfort in knowing she is still with you. I think it I had made a connection like that with this exercise it would have had a much greater impact on me. I tried to force myself to focus on different individuals, but learned that it really was not up to. The harder I tried, the harder the exercise got. When I finally relaxed, my mind took control and someone just appeared. Now I know to let go and just let it happen.
Julie Couillard
Thank you for your kind response. I struggle with letting go. I have worked so hard for so long it seems to have such a tight hold on the reigns in order to keep everything together that I am at a loss at times when the lessons come to me loud and clear when I let go. I think like you, the harder I try to focus or control a situation the easier and quicker it tends to lip aay anymore. I truly do feel I am at this precipice of change where I know I can not and should not try to control things as I had previously done.
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Chris, what a nice enlightening post. I'm sorry your mom's not here physically but it sounds like she's with you anyway. I lost a very close friend about 20 years ago and I still feel her presence. Whenever I am faced with a difficult situation I try to think how she would handle it, she always seemed to make the right decision. I guess we have to be thankful that we had these special people in our lives even if their time was cut short.
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Christine, I lost my mother to a heart attack at the age of 68 in 2011. I can definitely relate to you saying how you vowed to change your lifestyle to avoid that same fate. I had already began changing my habits before my mother passed, but her death reinforced my efforts. Now with my father's cancer diagnosis in July, I am being even more conscious. Best wishes to you in continuing your healthier lifestyle.
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