Describe your experience. Did you find it beneficial? Difficult? Why or
why not? Would you recommend this to others? Why or why not?
I really enjoyed the Loving-Kindness exercise and plan to do it every night. When I completed the exercise, I had my feet raised and my head back with my eyes closed and my hands laid across my tummy. As I listened to the exercise, I could begin to feel every quirk and movement inside of myself, including my little turnip-sized baby thumping about! I was so in awe, I told myself that if I ever wanted to check on my little one, I could just relax back and listen to some soft music and really become in-tuned with my body. I felt like I was in a trance as I was thinking of my loved one and letting all my random thoughts flutter away.
I found the exercise to be very beneficial because it allowed me to take time out of my busy day to sit back and relax and for a second. I thought no way can this be apart of my college homework! Most universities puts you under more stress, not ease your stress! I would definitely recommend this exercise to others, if they are open-minded and are in need of some loving-kindness within themselves. Sometimes people who are hateful, mean or judgmental to others are just crying out for help, maybe all they need is a little TLC for themselves.
What is the concept of "mental workout"? What does the research indicate are the proven benefits of a mental workout? How can you implement mental workouts to foster your psychological health?
The concept of "mental workout" is that we need to exercise our minds, just as we need to exercise our bodies to experience optimal health. Our brain is a muscle and can grow like any other muscles in our body. Studies show, working out our minds by playing "brain games" like luminosity for example can increase our intelligence, vocabulary and expand our knowledge on a variety of topics. The neurons in our mind are chargeable and need to be active and alert so that our minds stays sharp, focused and we can increase our memory as well to achieve new heights. I have always wanted to better understand math and science and learn a new language, but ask me have I set aside time to practice daily for at least 30 minutes in those subject areas? NO! I haven't, the only way to learn new topics is to study and implement them into our daily lives, so the next time I fail a quiz on a foreign language, math or science I have no one to blame but myself. You can implement mental workouts such as downloading free brain game apps or puzzles onto your device and practice them daily. You can also meditate or listen to exercises like "loving-kindness" to foster love and well-being into your heart and your mind.
Your post made me miss having a baby in my tummy! Sounds like you have found a great way to connect with that baby :)
ReplyDeleteI had a similar experience in that I was able to connect better with the babies OUTSIDE of my tummy. I get so frustrated with their behavior because I have so much work to do but this exercise really helps to keep things in perspective. Kids are going to mess up the house and drive you mental. It is what it is!!
I really enjoyed your analysis and reflection of the topic this week. I thoroughly enjoyed how you articulated the relaxation and being able to feel the movements of your unborn child. This exercise was very refreshing to me. I can easily meditate and bring myself into a deep meditation state, or at least I use to. With my heavy load and my heavy heart, it is more difficult. However, listening and hearing more of the ideas to this loving kindness really makes me want to take a time out for myself. A spiritual journey for me. Great work on your choice of words and gentle loving words spoken. Very refreshing in itself!
ReplyDeleteHi LaMargaret,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your blog post. It's seems that this weeks exercise was really beneficial to you. It helped you to connect with your little bundle of joy inside of you. I quite the feeling was indescribable.
Your post made me miss having a baby in my tummy! Sounds like you have found a great way to connect with that baby :)
ReplyDeleteI had a similar experience in that I was able to connect better with the babies OUTSIDE of my tummy. I get so frustrated with their behavior because I have so much work to do but this exercise really helps to keep things in perspective. Kids are going to mess up the house and drive you mental. It is what it is!!gratitude meditation script