I don't know if it was the stress of this weeks events or if I'm just so overtired that I was looking forward to this exercise today. There was an enormous amount of focus I had today during the Loving Kindness exercise, I felt very heavy when done and relaxed. I actually took a nap when I completed it.
For a mental exercise or any exercise it is important to do it on a constant basis. Just like any muscle there needs to be strength building, rest and nutrition. If you have been following my posts to this point, I make a very big effort to exercise my body and realize that it needs to be often to stay in shape and build the muscle I wish to build. Because of this class and learning about wholeness I have taken it upon myself to take time for my brain, emotions and self at different periods of my day. I don't put as much time as I do my physical strength but its a starts.
With mind exercising it is possible to focus on the inner self and have concentration in the direct tasks at hand. If properly trained there is an ability to have an overall happiness and self worth that only comes from within. Research shows that if this is done on a normal basis then there could be long term effects on you inner self and future life as well as short term effects. This can reduce stress as well as find inner peace.
My goal is to let these exercises effect my life in this positive manner by completing this exercise once a day.
Jenni,
ReplyDeleteGreat job on reflecting on this weeks exercise and your working out or staying active. I’m with you and feel very relaxed after doing many of the exercises. I like your description of building your mind has you would build your body. Good luck on your attempt to do this new found mental exercise. I suggest if you can’t squeeze it in daily than a few times a week would be an awesome start. Have a great week and best of luck in class.
Jeff
Hello Jenni,
ReplyDeleteThese week's exercise was a bit different than all the other's. I found that taking on the suffering of a love one was the most difficult and taxing on the brain to me. I agree with you that to reduce stress you have to find your inner peace.
Hello Jenni,
ReplyDeleteI agree this class has helped me not to focus so much on my physical exercise. Most people at the gym use the term “strong body strong mind” but actually I think it the other way around “strong mind strong body”. I am learning the importance of mental healing and meditations that help clear the cob webs out from daily media and advertisements on everything you see. I hope you had a positive week this week.
Jenni,
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on this week’s blog! I love how you stated that with mental exercise or any exercise it is important to do it on a constant basis. You are correct and by doing it every day it should get easier for those that have a hard time concentrating like me. Now how often do you think a person should do mental exercise for them to get the full benefit?
You stated that research shows that if a person is properly trained there are long term effects on their inner self and future life; how do you think this would help yours? Do you think children could benefit from doing mental exercise as well?
Hi Jenni,
ReplyDeleteGreat blog!! Practice makes perfect. By practing and taking times to truly focus on your inner self and emotions it will become easier and more effective each time. Building your mind and engaging in self worth and peace is part of being whole and healthy. I think your definitely in the right direction of mental fitness by taking time each day to truly engage in mental fitness. Nice work!