This exercise was not difficult for me. It helped me to see the things I need to change on the inside. At times we focus more on the outside than we do on our inner selves. I think this exercise showed me that our inner selves are important to an integral health.
“Like physical training, whether we are a pro or a novice, when we stop practicing, we will see a drop-off in our conditioning, whether physical or mental. To gain the maximum benefit from contemplative practice, it is important to clearly understand the practices and methods that you will be using” (Dacher, 2006, p. 65). I can implement mental workouts to foster my psychological health by trying to find more relaxing things to do on a day-to-day basis. Most day I am stressed from so many things and I think it is important for me to find things to relax me in order to be mentally healthy
Reference
Dacher, E. (2006). Integral Health: The Path to Human Flourishing. Laguna Beach, CA. Basic Health Publications, Inc.
This was certainly a great way to reflect on who we are inside. I struggled with visualizing breathing in the suffering of others, but had no problem exhaling health and wellness, and wholeness to those who were/are suffering. I'm not sure why I struggled at all, but I am sure the exercise will get easier with practice. I did enjoy it and ultimately feel more relaxed and centered when it was done.
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