Greetings all!
I am
writing this blog in regards to a relaxation exercise I recently completed, and
it was called Loving-kindness. It was a unique experience and I
would recommend it to others, but the only thing is, is I feel that a person has
to be at a specific point in their psychological and spiritual growth in order
for this to be the most effective and beneficial.
This
experience I did find beneficial, although, at times it was a little difficult
to remain focused due to the length, but I do feel that with time, it would
become easier and further advantageous. Despite some minor difficulties, I would
recommend this exercise because I think it could greatly help an individual
feel stronger and also feel like they could then be better capable of helping
others.
While
considering this exercise, it would be important to consider the term “mental
workout,” because that is essentially one of the things we are doing when we
complete relaxation exercises. Mental workouts can very much be compared to
physical workouts; the goal is to keep them in shape, on their toes, and in the
best possible condition to perform at optimal levels. To help our minds grow
and become the best possible version of themselves, then we need to work them
out! With working out our minds on regular basis, we can strengthen our minds
ability and agility. To foster this strength and growth, one should dedicate a
certain amount of time each day in order for there to be a growth in
psychological health. For some, it may take smaller increments of time to begin
with, but then one can lengthen this time as growth and strength extends.
Then, as time goes one, one can begin to experience the benefits of
psychological and spiritual growth, health, and overall wellness!
~Anna
Hello AJ,
ReplyDeleteI have to agree that the exercise seemed like it was a little advanced for some of us. I think most of us want to be able to do such techniques, but we just don't know exactly how to get there. I am among that group. I hope by the end of class, that this will change.
HI Anna,
ReplyDeleteGreat view on the exercise. I agree with you that you have to be in the right place in your live to be open to psychological and spiritual growth. I am in that spot in my life so this class came around at the perfect time. I think that mental workouts are also something we do everyday with school. I sometimes feel like my mind is on over drive and it's working out hard! Then when I relax the mind it feels equally as hard. I too found it very hard to concentrate through the whole exercise. The length played a role in that. I am super busy right now so my mind feels like it's always going. I can shut it off from my list of 'things to do' for 5 or so minutes but longer than that, the mind kicks back up and the list start to flow. I think this class will help all of us though. Great blog, love the colors :)
Hello,
ReplyDeleteGood post, I agree with what you said about recommending this exercise because it would most likely only work for people that are truly willing to open their mind to visualize and accept this practice. Also they would have to be willing to let go of their grudges and negative feeling towards others. Training your mind can be difficult as well but I am learning through this class that it is definitely worth the time and effort.