I scored myself an 8 in my physical well being and I am comfortable saying that I am still an 8 in this area. Although I am intentional in adding physical activity throughout my days and exercise 5 or more times a week I am still not at my best and lack in certain areas such as abdominal strength and cardiovascular endurance.
I scored myself a 10 in my spiritual well being and honestly I must say I am an 8 currently. I have backslid quite a bit recently and failed to recognize the need to rest in the Lord when things were not going right or becoming to overwhelming. I am back to being intentional in my relationship with Christ but will require time and practice to become faithful at all times enduring the conditioning asked of me with faithful suffering.
I had been in a steady and great place psychologically as well and scored myself a 10 and again I am marking myself down to an 8. We have achieved a great finanical pace and plan and my psyche was compromised when my dentist proposed 24 thousand dollars worth of dental work. I should have just seen it for what it was and allowed my husband an active role in the discussion but instead I shut down,internalized it as a failure on my behalf, and yet another sabotaging move in our financial peace. We are still meshing through the details of how to obtain a healthy smile for me and financial health for our family and I am working through the anxiety and stress associated with such a bill and trying to accept the loving kindness coming from my husband.
I did not reach my physical goal of marching the Bataan death march due to family circumstances but I am signed up and training for the St. Jude's warrior dash on the 27th in Albq. I am also raising money for the St. Jude's children's research hospital by asking everyone I know to donate $1. I have also implemented a core program called the '300' challenge which requires 300 abdominal reps every other day and stretching every other day which has begun to improve my abdominal strength and flexibility.
This course has helped me to prepare to enter the working force
tremendously. I was undecided on how I would apply my degree plan and as
to what even interested me the most until I took this course.
Throughout the duration of the course I could feel a desire
growing within me to address healing and creating wellness from a
holistic standpoint. I want holistic helaing for myself and desire to
flourish in all areas of my life and desire to help others pursue their
bests as well. Somewhere along the line medication
begin to cure and replace true healing by absolving the need to explore
the causation of the illness.
I will be graduating from Kaplan in September with my Bachelor's of
Science in Health and Wellness and will then pursue my nutrition and
dietician certification and will pursue a job in holistic healing
perhaps at a rehabilitation center or physical therapist
office ideally I would like to lead a person to self-sustaining
wellness.
Namaste, love and blessings,
Brandy
Monday, April 8, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
The final words of an aspiring inspiritation...
I hope to inspire myself by continuing to be inspired by the awe of the world around me. Here is my final project let me know what you think (= Final Paper
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Hut! Two!...
Loving-kindness and meditation are the two exercises are the two exercises I believe are the most beneficial to ,me. Loving-kindness came easy for me but it also helped to open up and free some discontent I harbor towards my tender heart. Many people do not understand what it is like to have a heart that feels for others what they sometimes cannot understand. A particular saying comes to my mind "break my heart for what breaks yours" and a scripture Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. I do not try to have a sensitive heart nor do I focus on the discouragement but rather healing, help, motivation, hope that I may be able to provide.Loving-kindness has helped me to remain focused on sending out loving-kindness.
Meditation also reminds me of Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" With all the chatter in my mind and in my life it is nice to meditate, focusing on the bigger picture sometimes it helps me to work out of myself. In doing so I begin with my immediate needs, and work out to the biggest level of my understanding and sometimes I work inward beginning with the highest level of my understanding, breathing, exploring and meditating on just the understanding.
I will continue to do these exercises and recommend them as well.
(= Brandy
Meditation also reminds me of Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" With all the chatter in my mind and in my life it is nice to meditate, focusing on the bigger picture sometimes it helps me to work out of myself. In doing so I begin with my immediate needs, and work out to the biggest level of my understanding and sometimes I work inward beginning with the highest level of my understanding, breathing, exploring and meditating on just the understanding.
I will continue to do these exercises and recommend them as well.
(= Brandy
Monday, March 18, 2013
Inner Healer
Inner Healer:
I do not care for meeting Aesculapius primarily due to the name of a healing god. I am completely willing to acknowledge God as our creator,prayer, meditation, physical and spiritual healing but I cannot even think of myself as a inner healer I rely on the Holy Spirit for my needs. Every time I meditate my thoughts are drawn to prayer. I chose my husband as a wise mentor and have mentioned before I believe he is an agent of change in my life. I could focus on minute facial expressions he makes when speaking with passion and leadership. The white light appeared before the practice called for it, the light was a soft warm light not bright or blinding very inviting. I felt as if I were sitting across from David I could feel his presence. I felt warm, tingly and peaceful, I was even surprised by tears and a flush face. I was able to easily return to the state of the room. Focusing on my husbands wise attributes was quick to come but evolved over the course of the meditation, it was almost as being present in the journey and the calming knowledge that work is still to be done.
"One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself" (p.477). How does this apply to the health and wellness professional? Do you have an obligation to your clients to be developing your health psychologically, physically, and spiritually? Why or why not? How can you implement psychological and spiritual growth in your personal life?
I believe the statement "One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself" refers to leading by example. The military teaches that in order to be an effective leader you must be willing to follow and apply what you have learned, I completely agree and hold in my heart this principal in all I do.
I do believe it applies to me as a health and wellness professional because integral healing can be understood by reading and knowledge of practices but can be experienced through practice.
I feel a huge obligation and calling to develop my health for those in my life and my future clients. I do not want to be hypocritical instead I long to be effective.
Time must be spent whether we are intentional or laissez faire my legacy is in my actions, my intentions, my heart and character. I aim to leave one of a Christ like love.
I do not care for meeting Aesculapius primarily due to the name of a healing god. I am completely willing to acknowledge God as our creator,prayer, meditation, physical and spiritual healing but I cannot even think of myself as a inner healer I rely on the Holy Spirit for my needs. Every time I meditate my thoughts are drawn to prayer. I chose my husband as a wise mentor and have mentioned before I believe he is an agent of change in my life. I could focus on minute facial expressions he makes when speaking with passion and leadership. The white light appeared before the practice called for it, the light was a soft warm light not bright or blinding very inviting. I felt as if I were sitting across from David I could feel his presence. I felt warm, tingly and peaceful, I was even surprised by tears and a flush face. I was able to easily return to the state of the room. Focusing on my husbands wise attributes was quick to come but evolved over the course of the meditation, it was almost as being present in the journey and the calming knowledge that work is still to be done.
"One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself" (p.477). How does this apply to the health and wellness professional? Do you have an obligation to your clients to be developing your health psychologically, physically, and spiritually? Why or why not? How can you implement psychological and spiritual growth in your personal life?
I believe the statement "One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself" refers to leading by example. The military teaches that in order to be an effective leader you must be willing to follow and apply what you have learned, I completely agree and hold in my heart this principal in all I do.
I do believe it applies to me as a health and wellness professional because integral healing can be understood by reading and knowledge of practices but can be experienced through practice.
I feel a huge obligation and calling to develop my health for those in my life and my future clients. I do not want to be hypocritical instead I long to be effective.
Time must be spent whether we are intentional or laissez faire my legacy is in my actions, my intentions, my heart and character. I aim to leave one of a Christ like love.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Love and Kindness all around
LovingKindness with love and kindness
Today makes the fourth time that I have completed the Loving Kindness exercise and I am already keenly aware that I have not been making time to practice this exercise during the first week of the challenge...I been more intentional on meditating and taking time to witness, reflect, take in and give throughout my daily activities. I will be placing this mp3 on my I-pod and taking time to listen to it throughout the day. I did notice that today I keep gravitating to the idea of love and kindness being interwoven but not necessarily mutual but that through love kindness can be known and through kindness love can be strengthened.
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?
Motivation
Through this assessment I was able to realize that my motivations have taken a drastic change in the past year. I am no longer specifically motivated by the social context and pressures of the world that I live in, my personal activities and goals have long term success in mind. My motivation takes different categories and are now aligned with my roles in life. My motivation comes from the desire for inner and spiritual growth.
Focus
The main area that I have chosen to be a focus of growth and development is my physical fitness. I am aiming to reach to a level of confidence and peace with my body. I have been consciously aware of the need for fitness in my life for over a decade but I am not in a position of empowerment, confidence, ability, desired weight or performance because I lack in the focus department and lean on the ideals of surgery to tone certain areas. I have recently started practicing Pilates and positive thinking throughout my workouts, I am also coaching my middle sons soccer team and working out alongside them to be a positive fitness influence in my sons life and allow the wonder and exploration to wash over me as well. I have been meditating on acceptance of my body and breathing in the disdain, discord, embarrassment, and shortcomings while breathing out acceptance, empowerment, confidence, accomplishment and respect for its unique purposes.
Today makes the fourth time that I have completed the Loving Kindness exercise and I am already keenly aware that I have not been making time to practice this exercise during the first week of the challenge...I been more intentional on meditating and taking time to witness, reflect, take in and give throughout my daily activities. I will be placing this mp3 on my I-pod and taking time to listen to it throughout the day. I did notice that today I keep gravitating to the idea of love and kindness being interwoven but not necessarily mutual but that through love kindness can be known and through kindness love can be strengthened.
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?
Motivation
Through this assessment I was able to realize that my motivations have taken a drastic change in the past year. I am no longer specifically motivated by the social context and pressures of the world that I live in, my personal activities and goals have long term success in mind. My motivation takes different categories and are now aligned with my roles in life. My motivation comes from the desire for inner and spiritual growth.
Focus
The main area that I have chosen to be a focus of growth and development is my physical fitness. I am aiming to reach to a level of confidence and peace with my body. I have been consciously aware of the need for fitness in my life for over a decade but I am not in a position of empowerment, confidence, ability, desired weight or performance because I lack in the focus department and lean on the ideals of surgery to tone certain areas. I have recently started practicing Pilates and positive thinking throughout my workouts, I am also coaching my middle sons soccer team and working out alongside them to be a positive fitness influence in my sons life and allow the wonder and exploration to wash over me as well. I have been meditating on acceptance of my body and breathing in the disdain, discord, embarrassment, and shortcomings while breathing out acceptance, empowerment, confidence, accomplishment and respect for its unique purposes.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Subtle Mind.. Rythmic Mind..Sleepy Mind..?
Wowza! The subtle mind exercise was LONG! I am not privy to sitting focused for any particularly measured amount of time especially not 22 minutes in a one go! I am happy to say that my youngest son was listening in and coincidentally (or maybe not so...? ) fell sound to sleep!
I did enjoy the crashing waves in the background the only thing is that we are moving to Florida over the summer and many of my thoughts are on our move at this moment and it was tough to keep my thoughts on my breath instead of frolicking in the water and sounds of my children's laughter.
In the moments where I was not daydreaming I was aware of the calmness and subtly of my mind, allowing all other thoughts to simply fade away. This exercise made me completely aware of my breathe and desire for mental fitness and total awareness of my intent for it. The Loving Kindness exercise helped me to focus on the inner love and kindness that I possess and how to visually and mindfully take in others suffering and give out love and kind thoughts to them.
Both of these exercises definitely have a place in my life in addition to prayer and meditation!
The connection between spiritual wellness, mental and physical wellness is an acknowledgement that they are all interconnected and when trained and explored biological flourishing occurs. We can open up deeper levels of consciousness and revelation of inner healing and preventative nature.
I did enjoy the crashing waves in the background the only thing is that we are moving to Florida over the summer and many of my thoughts are on our move at this moment and it was tough to keep my thoughts on my breath instead of frolicking in the water and sounds of my children's laughter.
In the moments where I was not daydreaming I was aware of the calmness and subtly of my mind, allowing all other thoughts to simply fade away. This exercise made me completely aware of my breathe and desire for mental fitness and total awareness of my intent for it. The Loving Kindness exercise helped me to focus on the inner love and kindness that I possess and how to visually and mindfully take in others suffering and give out love and kind thoughts to them.
Both of these exercises definitely have a place in my life in addition to prayer and meditation!
The connection between spiritual wellness, mental and physical wellness is an acknowledgement that they are all interconnected and when trained and explored biological flourishing occurs. We can open up deeper levels of consciousness and revelation of inner healing and preventative nature.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Loving- Kindness
I enjoyed the loving-kindness exercise. I completed it three times! I did it once after reading the process in the book, I administered it to my son and then I did it again alongside him with the mp3. I did think that it was beneficial, I could not complete it without including prayer though which I found very interesting. I will take that as a sign of spiritual growth and gratitude. While focusing on the assignment I felt very peaceful, loved and warm. I could visualize in my minds eye love and smiles, positive energy flowing from me and thoughts of healing, and action for the world. I would recommend this exercise to others and in fact have already to my oldest son who is 12 and my husband (=
The concept of a mental workout is that we need to make a daily commitment to working our minds in order to evolve our psycho-spiritual life and access its resources. I can implement a mental workout by participating in contemplative practice a form of mental training daily. Antoine Lutz and colleagues at the University of Wisconsin comparing contemplative scholars with a control group in order to study gamma waves; they found that the contemplatives brains showed a progressive increase and synchronization of gamma waves which suggest mental integration at a higher level (Dacher,2006).
The concept of a mental workout is that we need to make a daily commitment to working our minds in order to evolve our psycho-spiritual life and access its resources. I can implement a mental workout by participating in contemplative practice a form of mental training daily. Antoine Lutz and colleagues at the University of Wisconsin comparing contemplative scholars with a control group in order to study gamma waves; they found that the contemplatives brains showed a progressive increase and synchronization of gamma waves which suggest mental integration at a higher level (Dacher,2006).
Reference:
Dacher,
E.S. (2006), Integral Health The Path to
Human Flourishing. Laguana Beach, CA: Basic Health Publications, Inc.
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