Ahh the Experience....
This particular relaxation exercise was not like the chore the past exercises seem to have been. I welcomed the distraction as there have been a few new ripples in my life...this weeks exercise seem to be better...I was able to relax a little more..but I still hate the "instructions". I know this is supposed to help me with direction of the exercise, the road that I am to follow...with that said..I was able to relate with the music this time, it must have been the flute that was used. This is similar to the music that I listen to now. I still have a difficult time relating the first exercise subtle mind. The second one was a bit more difficult..as I have several of my family that is ill...and it seems that my heart is very heavy.
THE WORKOUT.....
The concept of the mental workout...hmm if we are able to relax and clear the mind...release the worries that seem to clog the mind..that we can let go of the hurt..pain ...and frustrations that come with life.
After the mind is clear, relaxed and free of debris of the world, we are better suited to make difficult decisions, focus, and allow the body to release the toxins that come with stress that may lead to premature illness and disease.
Hi Jeni,
ReplyDeleteI do understand the struggle with the "instructions" but I do feel that it is necessary for many in the beginning to help guide them in order for the relaxation technique to be effective. I think that the more trained the mind, the less one needs step by step instructions.
Like you, I had a bit of a difficult week and this exercise was very helpful for me in order to refocus on the positive and not the negative.
Jacqui
Jacqui,
DeleteYes it has been a very stressful week and the exercises were very helpful. I do understand the instructions that help with beginners but it is very distracting...
I hope that you have a better week!!
Hey Jeni!
ReplyDeleteI found this exercise to be less chore like as well. I enjoyed the less talking, more relaxing feeling. I also enjoyed the thinking of others more so than thinking about my actual technique. I think when they are guiding me, I focus too much on if I'm doing it right than actually relaxing. Have a wonderful week!
I wont lie, none of this seems to come naturally to me. Additionally, whether it be work or home, finding a quiet place to conduct these exercises seem like an exercise of futility. However, things are getting easier and the light bulb is going off more and more. I wish yall the best!
ReplyDeleteAaron,
DeleteIt did take a while before I was able to get it down and relax....but after the I found the correct music for me I was able to let it go...I use the music to create an environment to house my bubble..
Glad to hear that the light bulb is working for ya!!
Have a great week!!
I am the same as you, I have a hard time with the instructions and trying to ensure that I am doing everything in the correct manner. I concentrate too much on the instructions and not enough on my thoughts. I like to meditate and do it often, but I was never taught the correct ways to meditate so I suppose listening so closely to the instructions will have purpose in my life because I will learn all different ways to meditate. I plan to try this weeks exercise a few more times. My mother is in the hospital and very ill. I found peace in sending loving and healing thoughts to her. I have began to uncover things about myself that I see in others. A lot of the time the valuable qualities one sees in another are often things that they obtain as well. Through doing this I am gaining a better self concept. I am not sure why I had such a hard time with this weeks exercise though, although I know the benefits would be great I just cannot seem to unwind enough to relax fully. I can relate well with the exercise but this week has been extremely stress filled and busy. Maybe I'll try again when things calm down and I can fully concentrate. The flute was nice, btw, I enjoy that kind of music as well. Best of luck to you in the upcoming exercises.
ReplyDeleteLeanne,
ReplyDeleteI hate instructions!! When I am trying to let the debris of the world slide off of my mind and soul...it is difficult to listen to the instructions...I guess that is why I really enjoy the music that I have with the spirit dreams. There are no real words...just a very pleasant flow of music..and nothing that is going to give me that overwhelming headache...
I understand the overwhelming feelings that you have when a family member is ill and in the hospital...very stressful. I have family members that I care for, grandmother, great uncle, and my father in law. My grandmother is showing signs of dementia, my great uncle was diagnosed with lung cancer earlier in the year and today was given bad news with his follow up ct scan. My father in law is 1 year post operative from stomach cancer. He is having difficulty with maintaining his weight, and there is always a concern the secondary cancer that he was diagnosed with last year can become active again. We all need a way to escape to a neutral and relaxing place that allows us to keep our health and wellness intact so that we can care for our loved ones...The exercise may be enough to teach you what you need to do...then find your own solution...whether it is the exercise or other music that you find relaxing that you can use what you have learned the exercises that we have engaged in so far in this class.
Best of luck...I have posted on my blog the information to the music that I like to listen to while applying what I have learned so far...and to allow my thoughts to flow away with the music like water under a bridge...