When asked to think of a person I see as wise and caring the first person to come to mind is my Uncle Brian. Here is a man whose passion for life is infectious, just being around him makes me feel alive. He is a man that I sincerely look up to and aspire to be like. He knows what he wants and makes it happen. He practices compassion and gratitude. He travels all around the world, giving him an open-mind to multiple cultures. He is a great man and I am honored to have in my life.
It was easy to think of a person who saw as wise and caring, however it was difficult for me to imagine the bright light beaming from him and into me, making this a difficult exercise to get through. I prefer to practice meditations that allow me to think without trying to visualize something specific, it throws me off and I loose focus.
Being able to practice meditation and mindfulness has allowed me to remember to always look at the bigger picture. The stressors in life can definitely hide the bigger picture sometimes but it is good for optimal wellness to find outlets that allow you to recharge your battery, clear your mind, and create space in order to solve problems and keep moving.
It will be beneficial to my health and wellness to continue to practice mindfulness and meditation, making time for my mind will allow me to decide what I want out of and in life and assist me in finding healthy ways to achieve my goals.
"One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself"
To me this saying is best described as practice what you preach and as far as the health and wellness professional goes, I think we absolutely have an obligation to our clients to develop our own health in all the same ways we try to help them develop their health. Why would we tell someone how important mindfulness is to overall health and wellness when we do not believe or practice it ourselves? It is just as important for the health and wellness professional to implement psychological and spiritual growth into their own lives as it is helping clients implement it into their lives as well. Teaching and/or learning how to practice mindfulness is the best and most beneficial way to implement growth, whether it be through specific meditations or just making 'self' time, both can allow the mind to recharge and create mindful wellness.
Peace,
Nico
Hi Nico :)
ReplyDeleteI found the Meeting Asciepius exercise to be the easiest one for me to accomplish. It made me so happy to think of my grandmother and remember how wonderful she was; I had not thought of her so intently for many years. I felt honored to have her energy flow from her into me and for those few minutes, it was like she was back on Earth again. I remember one of the last conversations we had before she passed away; I introduced her to my husband to be (my ex husband now) and she took me aside and asked me if I was going to continue going to college. I told her I would try. She began to tell me how important getting my education would be because I needed to be able to take care of myself. This conversation took place when she was 90! lol She was a hip old girl. As I type this, I am smiling such a big smile! She was really awesome.
"Practice what you preach." That is an absolutely perfect way to describe it! I mean, you would never take moral advice from a career criminal, now would you? LOL
Beth :)
Nico, Your story regarding your uncle was very touching, thank you for sharing! I like how you described mindfulness and meditation with a recharging battery. Great and unique way of telling others that there is always a way to heal your inner self.
ReplyDeleteI think it is so great to have people like that of your uncle in our lives. When you’re around people like that, their simple presence is like a wave over you and you can’t help but to look up to them and be happy! I thought of my grandpa who has always been like a father to me and when everything seems to be falling apart I can simply just look at him and all that is wrong in the world just seems peaceful.
ReplyDeleteSounds like Uncle Brian is an amazing person. It is always good to have someone like that to aspire to be like. I do not like the beam of light exercises if I do get any concentration it breaks my train of though. I also agree with you on the meaning of the saying. It has really good meaning and should be followed by every profession.
ReplyDeleteI have an amazing daughter!!!!!!!
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