Hello All -
Reviewing my Unit 3 assesment, I can say that I bascially rated myself the same. The only area I have not improved is finding a church. I will reach my goal not because I had to make one for this class but because I really do want to find a church. My faith is strong but I believe in my mind and in my heart that it would I would feel complete once I do find a church. I think its hard trying to find one. I want to belong to church where I feel as if its home. Not sure if that makes sense, but I want a sense of belonging to that church.
This class has brought me new experiences to explore and really an eye opening experience as well. Many times I believe that we think we are taking care of ourselves by exercising and eating right and having some kind of religion or faith behind us. I think that we often forget about taking care of ourselves mentally. While some of the exercises in this class was hard for me to concentrate as far as not letting my mind wonder, I still want to explore some of the practices to reach that human flourishing.
On that note, I want to wish everyone a good luck in your future endeavors. I hope that we all can find human flourishing in some way or fashion.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Personal Application of the Psychological and Spiritual Aspects of Healing
I Introduction:
It is important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually and physically because as new developments in medicine grow, so does these professionals, the need is to evolve as well. Having a presence of healer is important, whether it gentle word, thoughtful gesture, kind touch or a listening ear. Professionals are guidance to the healing process for each individual and should be part of their process as well. Dacher mentions in book that “the intention of these professionals is to assist each individual in developing mastery of the integral process and assuming his or her rightful role as a self-healer as soon as possible”. This means that professionals in this field will also need to undergo a transformative process into the integral process.
I need to develop a calmer side of myself. I have been practicing my health for quite some time now. I know the importance of a good diet and eating right. I know and have come to accept that being healthy isn’t necessarily being a certain size but that what it is is a way to be healthy, a way to take care of myself.
I also practice loving kindness as much as I can. I believe that our world is so screwed up and we as humans suffer through to many of life’s adversities. For what, I don’t know. I believe that for example, a smile to a stranger could bring a little joy to them and I do try to convey that message as much as possible to my loved ones. I am a true believer that things do happen for a reason and that whatever that reason is God has a plan. For example, my husband gets so worked up on what I believe to be nothing; nothing in a sense to let it ruin his or my day. If we have problems with our finance, I always try to calm him and try to make him understand that God will handle it.
Myself though, I am too hard on. I don’t want to be a perfectionist and I find myself sometimes going down that path. And what I mean by finding a calmer side is to be okay with myself with the things or thoughts if they aren’t perfect. I’m not sure if that makes sense.
II Assessment:
My assessment on my wellness spiritually, physically and psychologically is in the middle. Spiritually I believe I’m there but feel like I still need to join a church. Physically, I feel as if I’m right on track as far as diet and nutrition. Psychologically, I need to focus on that more than anything.
III Goal development:
My goals are as follows:
Physical- I will continue my routine with exercising and dieting.
Psychological (mental health) - Is to take some time to reflect. Find some time to sit quite and allow my mind to be free.
Spiritual – To find a church to join.
IV Practices for personal health:
The strategy that I would like to tackle is contemplative practice for physical (mentally), psychologically and spiritually. I want to incorporate the loving-kindness and the subtle mind practices in my life. My first go with these practices was not that too successful. But I don’t want to give up on them because I think that they can really do some good in my life.
V Commitment:
My commitment is to start off with scheduling 5-10 minutes of the loving-kindness and subtle mind practices every day. I will schedule this for the morning in a quiet place and will schedule longer sessions once I become familiar with the practices. I will also have a diary to write down my sessions and to also reflect back on them.
Resource:
Dacher, Elliott S. Integral Health, The Path of Human Flourishing.
It is important for health and wellness professionals to develop psychologically, spiritually and physically because as new developments in medicine grow, so does these professionals, the need is to evolve as well. Having a presence of healer is important, whether it gentle word, thoughtful gesture, kind touch or a listening ear. Professionals are guidance to the healing process for each individual and should be part of their process as well. Dacher mentions in book that “the intention of these professionals is to assist each individual in developing mastery of the integral process and assuming his or her rightful role as a self-healer as soon as possible”. This means that professionals in this field will also need to undergo a transformative process into the integral process.
I need to develop a calmer side of myself. I have been practicing my health for quite some time now. I know the importance of a good diet and eating right. I know and have come to accept that being healthy isn’t necessarily being a certain size but that what it is is a way to be healthy, a way to take care of myself.
I also practice loving kindness as much as I can. I believe that our world is so screwed up and we as humans suffer through to many of life’s adversities. For what, I don’t know. I believe that for example, a smile to a stranger could bring a little joy to them and I do try to convey that message as much as possible to my loved ones. I am a true believer that things do happen for a reason and that whatever that reason is God has a plan. For example, my husband gets so worked up on what I believe to be nothing; nothing in a sense to let it ruin his or my day. If we have problems with our finance, I always try to calm him and try to make him understand that God will handle it.
Myself though, I am too hard on. I don’t want to be a perfectionist and I find myself sometimes going down that path. And what I mean by finding a calmer side is to be okay with myself with the things or thoughts if they aren’t perfect. I’m not sure if that makes sense.
II Assessment:
My assessment on my wellness spiritually, physically and psychologically is in the middle. Spiritually I believe I’m there but feel like I still need to join a church. Physically, I feel as if I’m right on track as far as diet and nutrition. Psychologically, I need to focus on that more than anything.
III Goal development:
My goals are as follows:
Physical- I will continue my routine with exercising and dieting.
Psychological (mental health) - Is to take some time to reflect. Find some time to sit quite and allow my mind to be free.
Spiritual – To find a church to join.
IV Practices for personal health:
The strategy that I would like to tackle is contemplative practice for physical (mentally), psychologically and spiritually. I want to incorporate the loving-kindness and the subtle mind practices in my life. My first go with these practices was not that too successful. But I don’t want to give up on them because I think that they can really do some good in my life.
V Commitment:
My commitment is to start off with scheduling 5-10 minutes of the loving-kindness and subtle mind practices every day. I will schedule this for the morning in a quiet place and will schedule longer sessions once I become familiar with the practices. I will also have a diary to write down my sessions and to also reflect back on them.
Resource:
Dacher, Elliott S. Integral Health, The Path of Human Flourishing.
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