- Describe the exercise and assessment process. What did you discover about yourself? What area have you chosen to be a focus of growth and development? Why? What are some specific exercises or activities that you can implement to foster greater wellness in this area?
The Loving Kindness exercise gave me a sense of peace and happiness. I was in a very good and happy place after completing the exercise. I had been feeling stressed out due to dealing with my mother's illness and thinking about the death of my brothers earlier in the afternoon. I felt a sense of hope that all would be well with my family. As for the intergral assessment, it was a little difficult for me because I couldn't really concentrate because my children were in and out of the room as I was trying to complete the assessment. I do feel, however, that I need more growth and development in the psychospiritual area because the growth and development in this area will help me become more at peace with all of the things I have going on in my life presently. I will spend more time meditating and maybe if time permits add some yoga to my daily activities to foster more development in this area.
Gigi
Gigi, my condolences to you and your family on your loss, and for the illness that is troubling your mother. I will keep you in my meditative thoughts. I hope that you do find that time to get to get that quiet reflection and healing time soon. I know that trying to quiet the mind and just having everything still especially when so much is going on around you is scary and difficult. I know that I avoid the meditation room and the counseling sessions or I put them off because I know I will realize nothing is truly in my control and I must surrender and is terrifying because that means I have to stop and listen and feel and I have to stop sleep walking through life. I will pray for your strength and courage to seek the surrender and to find light and beauty in all the troubles, the worries, and the ugly life bestows upon us at times. Thank you for sharing your trust is wonderful, I wish you well as well as your family.
ReplyDeleteRox
I am so sorry for your families loss and trials right now.
ReplyDeleteI understand about kids running around and making it difficult for you to concentrate or relax. I have found it helps to attempt to do this stuff after they have gone to bed, before they get up if you are a morning person, or if your schedule allows, while they are at work. If you work, you can also attempt to do this on your lunch break. I sometimes go down in my car in the garage at work and just sit and breath and try to get all the stress from the morning out of my head so I can start fresh after lunch.
Jenn