Hello Everyone,
As I listened to the exercise, loving-kindness, I experienced many images and a release in my spirit. Towards the end, my mind started to wander, but I was able to get back into the exercise, which goes to show me that I can tell my mind where to go in its thoughts. What I want to achieve is how to do that with these negative thoughts that come into my mind at times. Yes, I can really have a "pity-party" sometimes and I am tired of those parties. This class really is helping me think more into my thoughts and how I do not have to allow one person to affect my mood, which I often allow to happen. I did find this exercise beneficial to me and I am going to try my best to practice these different exercises on a daily basis. I know it would help me relax. Yes, I would recommend this to others, but some people I know may have a difficult time focusing just like any of us, but with practice, it will become easier and they will be enlightened. The concept of a mental workout is much like a physical workout. Many people workout to tone, lose weight, and gain health benefits. Well, a mental workout is allowing the mind to practice how to train certain thoughts and focus on the good in life. The more we workout the more results we will see, but we must be consistent. Some proven benefits of a mental workout are a higher level of integration and organization, increased levels of clarity, and a higher level of synchronous gamma-wave activity. I can implement mental workouts to foster my psychological health by being consistent with my practices. Completing these exercises that we have done thus far and incorporating new ones as well. But, consistency is the key to seeing results. I know I will notice a difference in my thought processing and in my spirit. I am excited! Have a great week, everyone and take it one day at a time. ;)
Angela Fagan
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Unit 3 Blog----Reflections
Hi Everyone,
I have been doing a lot of thinking. My life is not where I would like it to be. I have come quite a long ways than in my past, but I have to keep striving for better. I am aware that our life is a journey and we never really "arrive." There are habits I would like to change and I am making an effort, so I have to be patient with myself. It is hard to change. So if we were going by a scale, I would rate my physical well-being a 6. I need to exercise more. As for my spiritual well-being, I would give that area a 5. This is an area that I need to improve because I do not spend enough time with God like I want to. Often times, I feel anxious and I tend to worry, but I feel if I would improve my spiritual aspect of my life, those negative feelings would dissipate. My psychological well-being would be rated a 4. Although, psychology is one of my favorite subjects, my mind is in a healing process right now and I am improving in certain areas.Certain bad habits have to be eliminated to really experience wholeness and peace! I am 28 years old and I want to have everything figured out right now and I MUST learn that listening, observing, and taking action is what life is all about and knowledge and understanding will come. I am ready for this life's adventure! Are you? :) Have a great weekend and keep smiling. :) :) The goals I would like to implement in my physical well-being is to exercise on a regular basis, my spiritual life, I would like to dedicate certain times just for praying, writing, or just being still, so I can broaden my spiritual life in a more fulfilled way! The relaxation exercise, The Crime of the Century, was awesome! I really was able to tune into it and focus on each color he was mentioning. I truly believed in my words on what he wanted us to speak aloud for each color. I really want to do some kind technique like this one on a daily basis. Positive affirmations are a great way to build self-confidence and wholeness. Have a great weekend!
Angela Fagan
I have been doing a lot of thinking. My life is not where I would like it to be. I have come quite a long ways than in my past, but I have to keep striving for better. I am aware that our life is a journey and we never really "arrive." There are habits I would like to change and I am making an effort, so I have to be patient with myself. It is hard to change. So if we were going by a scale, I would rate my physical well-being a 6. I need to exercise more. As for my spiritual well-being, I would give that area a 5. This is an area that I need to improve because I do not spend enough time with God like I want to. Often times, I feel anxious and I tend to worry, but I feel if I would improve my spiritual aspect of my life, those negative feelings would dissipate. My psychological well-being would be rated a 4. Although, psychology is one of my favorite subjects, my mind is in a healing process right now and I am improving in certain areas.Certain bad habits have to be eliminated to really experience wholeness and peace! I am 28 years old and I want to have everything figured out right now and I MUST learn that listening, observing, and taking action is what life is all about and knowledge and understanding will come. I am ready for this life's adventure! Are you? :) Have a great weekend and keep smiling. :) :) The goals I would like to implement in my physical well-being is to exercise on a regular basis, my spiritual life, I would like to dedicate certain times just for praying, writing, or just being still, so I can broaden my spiritual life in a more fulfilled way! The relaxation exercise, The Crime of the Century, was awesome! I really was able to tune into it and focus on each color he was mentioning. I truly believed in my words on what he wanted us to speak aloud for each color. I really want to do some kind technique like this one on a daily basis. Positive affirmations are a great way to build self-confidence and wholeness. Have a great weekend!
Angela Fagan
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Unit 2 Blog--- Spirituality
Hi Everyone,
I hope you guys are having a great weekend. I am really enjoying the readings for this class. It is opening up my eyes in another light. It seems I have all of this knowledge inside of me, but I do not know how to fully unite my body, mind, and spirit. With all of the chaos in this day and age, it seems very difficult. I wish I could go to China for about a year or so and learn the ancient ways of healing. That would be such a lovely experience to me. As I was listening to the relaxing technique exercise in unit 2, I was taken to my happy place. :) I have done exercises like this before and I enjoyed it. Sometimes though, I get distracted in my mind and cannot completely reach relaxation. I need to learn how to train my mind, but my impatience makes it hard for me. There are so many things in life to learn, but I do believe that having a spiritual life is very important because it gives me a sense of relief to pray to God and allow Him to handle things that I cannot control. I feel like I drift in and out in my spiritual world, but I want to be more consistent. I am aware, so the next thing is change, I will make it! :) Have a great week, everyone!!!!
Angela Fagan
I hope you guys are having a great weekend. I am really enjoying the readings for this class. It is opening up my eyes in another light. It seems I have all of this knowledge inside of me, but I do not know how to fully unite my body, mind, and spirit. With all of the chaos in this day and age, it seems very difficult. I wish I could go to China for about a year or so and learn the ancient ways of healing. That would be such a lovely experience to me. As I was listening to the relaxing technique exercise in unit 2, I was taken to my happy place. :) I have done exercises like this before and I enjoyed it. Sometimes though, I get distracted in my mind and cannot completely reach relaxation. I need to learn how to train my mind, but my impatience makes it hard for me. There are so many things in life to learn, but I do believe that having a spiritual life is very important because it gives me a sense of relief to pray to God and allow Him to handle things that I cannot control. I feel like I drift in and out in my spiritual world, but I want to be more consistent. I am aware, so the next thing is change, I will make it! :) Have a great week, everyone!!!!
Angela Fagan
Monday, January 9, 2012
Wellness
Hello Everyone,
This class is right on time for my personal life right now. I am eager to get started and learn all I can about connecting the mind, body, and spirit, so a complete healing process will take place. My spiritual life has not been where I would like it to be. I want to go to graduate school for Occupational Therapy after I obtain my Bachelors in May 2012. I know this class will definitely help me when I have to help many different personalities in a medical setting. I love sharing information that I have learned with others because you never know when someone may need to hear it. I hope everyone has a wonderful, life-changing 10 units in this class. :) Have a good week!!
Angela Fagan
This class is right on time for my personal life right now. I am eager to get started and learn all I can about connecting the mind, body, and spirit, so a complete healing process will take place. My spiritual life has not been where I would like it to be. I want to go to graduate school for Occupational Therapy after I obtain my Bachelors in May 2012. I know this class will definitely help me when I have to help many different personalities in a medical setting. I love sharing information that I have learned with others because you never know when someone may need to hear it. I hope everyone has a wonderful, life-changing 10 units in this class. :) Have a good week!!
Angela Fagan
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