The practice of visualization can be a useful tool for centering, but it is something that I am a little resistant to. I tried following the suggestions and although it might sound “bull-headed”, it goes against some of the things that I have been thought while growing up. So therefore, I have chosen to separate the two. Meditation has increased my psychological wellness by helping to changing some of my thought patterns and therefore my approach to life and its many problems. It has also helped to alleviate the levels of tension that I feel at the end of my work hours, so that I turn and toss less and sleep more fitfully. I believe that I need to use these approaches to harness my anger expression.
“One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself” means that unless a person has not had experience, he or she is in no position to instruct or guide another person. A health and wellness professional should not make recommendations or suggestions to patients based only on what is read in a book. One of the best ways to convince a skeptic is by being able to relate and describe a personal experience. I do have an obligation to my clients by developing my psychological, physical and spiritual growth because being an example is the greatest way to teach.
Susan,
ReplyDeleteI have been having the same experience with visualization. I can do some of the techniques and attain a relaxed state, but I find myself hesitating when it comes to certain parts of the exercises. I have found the quieting of the mind to be a huge benefit.
You are absolutely correct about convincing a skeptic by setting the example. It's like "a picture is worth a thousand words." It gives credibility to what you are trying to teach.
Sherry
Hello Susan,
ReplyDeleteI tried this exercise twice; both times I pretty much had the same results. Other than feeling tired and wanting to take a nap after these exercises we've been doing, I don't think I am getting much out of the experience. I understand everyone has individual results to these types of exercises.
I liked the phrase we wrote about this week! This is true for more than just our professional lives. Our growth will be able to help others in their psychological, physical, and spiritual health! That is inspiring to consider.
Susan,
ReplyDeleteOur mind can get in the way of allowing us to create the calm space needed to meditate. It is yet another practice to master. Who gets to make the decision and/or intention that I am now going to create a calm abiding space for myself.
I also find it hard to create the calm space and allow myself time to meditate, it comes across as me being resistant also. By allowing myself to be okay with being resistant, then I can sit in meditation in what ever space I am currently. It is always an adventure through my mind then. I find that in the end the mind will always calm itself and allow the focus to come inward to a peaceful state of mind.
I won that one! The ego mind is strong, but I am determined and will continue to challenge my resistance. Sometimes I win and sometime I sit in the resistance, accepting and compassionate with my strong mind:)
Thanks for a great post.
Cynthia
Susan, I think it is great that you find these exercises beneficial. I have not been as lucky. I think that I have been doing energy work for so long that these practices seem elementary to me. They are not in line with my current practices so they feel foreign and therefore stressful for me. Trying to stay in a state of gratitude while having to do these exercises has become my goal.
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