Hello all,
Out of the exercises that I have practiced during this course, I find that Loving-Kindness and Meditation work best for me. I've been trying to incorporate the Loving-Kindness exercise throughout my day especially when I'm dealing with negative feelings from other people. Although it's tough being nice to people who dont care about a positive outcome, I find that not letting things bother me as much helps with letting negative feelings go and not get wrapped into the drama.
The Meditation is a good thing. I have been using some form of it while I drive back and forth to work everyday. I do some it at night as well as Iam trying wind down to go to sleep. I would like to look into some kind of formal training and really get into it. I think that it would benefit me tremendously.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Unit 7 Blog
Hello all,
When I listened to "Meeting Asciepius" i have to admit that I fell asleep on the couch. My husband had gone to bed and I decided to break out the CD. By the time I woke up, the exercise was over and I went to bed. I find that my quiet time is in the early evening and I can let go of the day's stresses. I'm going to try the exercise again perhaps on a Sunday afternoon when the house is quiet and I'm not running around trying to do 300 things at once.
Meditation is always something that I want to explore. While I do some form of it as I travel between home and work (I drive in silence) I would like to explore a deeper sense of meditation that is practiced every day. I can definetely see myself do this as a daily routine.
The saying "one cannot lead another where one has not gone" sounds to me like I have to practice what I preach. I cannot be a compassionate and empathetic nurse to others if I cannot demonstrate the behaviors to myself and close people around me. In the line of nursing that I'm in, it's not about the patient only. I deal with the families and close friends that support the patient as well. I become part of the patient's inner circle of life and there when they take their last breath. I am a caregiver, consoler, and sense of reliability when the patient and his family need me at their most critical time. I take that responsibilty seriously. I cannot do this line of work if I have no sense of what is going on. It would be impossible to achieve.
When I listened to "Meeting Asciepius" i have to admit that I fell asleep on the couch. My husband had gone to bed and I decided to break out the CD. By the time I woke up, the exercise was over and I went to bed. I find that my quiet time is in the early evening and I can let go of the day's stresses. I'm going to try the exercise again perhaps on a Sunday afternoon when the house is quiet and I'm not running around trying to do 300 things at once.
Meditation is always something that I want to explore. While I do some form of it as I travel between home and work (I drive in silence) I would like to explore a deeper sense of meditation that is practiced every day. I can definetely see myself do this as a daily routine.
The saying "one cannot lead another where one has not gone" sounds to me like I have to practice what I preach. I cannot be a compassionate and empathetic nurse to others if I cannot demonstrate the behaviors to myself and close people around me. In the line of nursing that I'm in, it's not about the patient only. I deal with the families and close friends that support the patient as well. I become part of the patient's inner circle of life and there when they take their last breath. I am a caregiver, consoler, and sense of reliability when the patient and his family need me at their most critical time. I take that responsibilty seriously. I cannot do this line of work if I have no sense of what is going on. It would be impossible to achieve.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Unit 6 Blog
Hello all,
This week we are asked to practice the universal loving-kindness. This particular practice wasn't too bad. It was a simple mantra that can used at anytime might be able to serve to purpose, especially when there are people around you that make you go hmmmmm! I could myself doing this at night, as I review the actions of the day and think about who I had to deal with.
When I did the assessment practice, I found that I need to develop my personal thoughts about others and their lack of attitude and sense of entitlement that most people seem to have nowadays. At my place of work, we have many young adults who seem to think that the world revolves around them and the sense of entitlement that they seem to have. They dont bother to call when they are on schedule, or will text a friend to tell them that they wont be coming in, or they are lacking in people skills and often insert their foot in their mouth. I have problems with this.
I need to be more of a patient leader and tell them the difference. Take these young people aside and encourage them to promote themselves from within. I try not to sound like a self righteous person but all im looking for is some common sense. I understand that lack of life experience or not being supported in a postive way can bring about ego centric behavior but all I'm looking for is peace, love, and understanding.
I perhaps can use listening skills and try to look at the other person's point of view. Silence and actively listening will show the person that I am trying to understand them and help them understand what I see when they act the way they do. The giving and taking of communication is vital in these type of situations.
This week we are asked to practice the universal loving-kindness. This particular practice wasn't too bad. It was a simple mantra that can used at anytime might be able to serve to purpose, especially when there are people around you that make you go hmmmmm! I could myself doing this at night, as I review the actions of the day and think about who I had to deal with.
When I did the assessment practice, I found that I need to develop my personal thoughts about others and their lack of attitude and sense of entitlement that most people seem to have nowadays. At my place of work, we have many young adults who seem to think that the world revolves around them and the sense of entitlement that they seem to have. They dont bother to call when they are on schedule, or will text a friend to tell them that they wont be coming in, or they are lacking in people skills and often insert their foot in their mouth. I have problems with this.
I need to be more of a patient leader and tell them the difference. Take these young people aside and encourage them to promote themselves from within. I try not to sound like a self righteous person but all im looking for is some common sense. I understand that lack of life experience or not being supported in a postive way can bring about ego centric behavior but all I'm looking for is peace, love, and understanding.
I perhaps can use listening skills and try to look at the other person's point of view. Silence and actively listening will show the person that I am trying to understand them and help them understand what I see when they act the way they do. The giving and taking of communication is vital in these type of situations.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Unit 5 blog continued
I try to find a spiritual connection in the things that I do and what I observe throughout a daily basis. while sometimes it is hard to see the positive in every situation, I try to make the best of it. As a registered nurse, I come into contact with many patients and their family members. Everyday brings something new to the table. I try to accept things as they are because sometimes there is no answer to a question. As a spiritual being I try to look beyond myself and try to look at other peoples viewpoint and where they are coming from. I find that sometimes there is nothing left to be said except silence. Sometimes people aren't looking for answers but just want to be heard. We are all looking for some kind of reedemption or acceptance from others. It's all about the present time and what we do with it, how we can make it work for us, how to find balance and find ourselves from within.
Unit 5 Blog
Hello all,
Our blog this week is to describe the differences between the subtle mind and loving kindness exercises. With the subtle mind, I tried to focus in on my breathing but was way too distracted from the day's events to accomplish anything useful with the exercise. The loving kindness approach was trying as well. I just couldn't redirect my thoughts into a clean and precise thinking pattern, but I will say that both exercises can compliment any stress reduction process but it takes patience and lots of practice to get benefit from both programs. There's just too much stimulation out there and especially after a hectic day at work. But......I will continue to plug along and know that the exercises are there for future reference.
Our blog this week is to describe the differences between the subtle mind and loving kindness exercises. With the subtle mind, I tried to focus in on my breathing but was way too distracted from the day's events to accomplish anything useful with the exercise. The loving kindness approach was trying as well. I just couldn't redirect my thoughts into a clean and precise thinking pattern, but I will say that both exercises can compliment any stress reduction process but it takes patience and lots of practice to get benefit from both programs. There's just too much stimulation out there and especially after a hectic day at work. But......I will continue to plug along and know that the exercises are there for future reference.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Unit 4 Blog
Hello all,
This week we had to experiment with the Loving-Kindness exercise and our results from it. I can see that this exercise would take some time to develop. While I can calm myself down to a calm, thoughtful state, I found that the level of oneness needs to be taken up a notch. I can't foresee myself doing this overnight. One needs to be consistent with the exercise in order to gain benefit from it. I think that it is wonderful way to explore the next level of consciousness from within us but it will definitely take time to do. I could not stay focused enough as I had to many thoughts from the day. I can see trying this before I get out of bed in the morning or perhaps in time that I am laying in bed waiting to fall asleep.
I believe that the concept of a mental workout is to use these exercises on a daily basis to help expand the consciousness. The practice is not really for relaxation per se, but as a tool for expanded healing within our minds and physical health.
This week we had to experiment with the Loving-Kindness exercise and our results from it. I can see that this exercise would take some time to develop. While I can calm myself down to a calm, thoughtful state, I found that the level of oneness needs to be taken up a notch. I can't foresee myself doing this overnight. One needs to be consistent with the exercise in order to gain benefit from it. I think that it is wonderful way to explore the next level of consciousness from within us but it will definitely take time to do. I could not stay focused enough as I had to many thoughts from the day. I can see trying this before I get out of bed in the morning or perhaps in time that I am laying in bed waiting to fall asleep.
I believe that the concept of a mental workout is to use these exercises on a daily basis to help expand the consciousness. The practice is not really for relaxation per se, but as a tool for expanded healing within our minds and physical health.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Unit 3 Blog
Hello class,
1. On a scale of 1/10 my physical well-being is about 5. I need to lose weight, I have high blood pressure and some artery disease. I know what I need to do but I haven't mastered the art of keeping my mouth closed when I need to :) Spiritual well-being is about a 7. I feel better about doing what is right for me and I'm happy with whom I've become even though others might feel differently about it. Psychological well-being about a 7 as well. I'm in a good place right now mentally and know it's because I did it. I've managed to navigate the rough waters of my life and become a better person because of it.
2. Physical goal is to exercise more, leave the sweets behind and be good to myself. Spiritual goal is to keep doing what I'm doing and not sweat the small stuff. Psychological goal is to keep motivating myself, get through school, and reap the benefits of my actions. Enjoy my family and live life to the fullest.
3. Physical activity is walking, swimming. Spiritual is to give myself more quiet time and allow myself to try other areas of thinking such as yoga. Psychological activity, getting though each class and getting that degree in my hands is a great motivator.
1. On a scale of 1/10 my physical well-being is about 5. I need to lose weight, I have high blood pressure and some artery disease. I know what I need to do but I haven't mastered the art of keeping my mouth closed when I need to :) Spiritual well-being is about a 7. I feel better about doing what is right for me and I'm happy with whom I've become even though others might feel differently about it. Psychological well-being about a 7 as well. I'm in a good place right now mentally and know it's because I did it. I've managed to navigate the rough waters of my life and become a better person because of it.
2. Physical goal is to exercise more, leave the sweets behind and be good to myself. Spiritual goal is to keep doing what I'm doing and not sweat the small stuff. Psychological goal is to keep motivating myself, get through school, and reap the benefits of my actions. Enjoy my family and live life to the fullest.
3. Physical activity is walking, swimming. Spiritual is to give myself more quiet time and allow myself to try other areas of thinking such as yoga. Psychological activity, getting though each class and getting that degree in my hands is a great motivator.
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