Another entry in my integral healing journal.
For this week, I’ve used the Guided Meditation called “Nirvana: Absolute Freedom” by Yogi Kanna on youtube.com and Meeting Aesclepius (in Doc Sharing). Nirvana is a 17 minute guided meditation that helped me relax the entire body. In the second exercise, my grandmother was my focus point because we have a very close relationship since I was small. As I listened to the guided instructor to close my eyes, I can recall the white beam of light was very bright coming from the top of head, through my throat, and through my heart. I thought about the great times we shared when I was small and the great times now as an adult. The change brought inner peace and of course relaxation. In both exercises, I was so relaxed that I almost fell asleep. I have added the guided meditation and deep relaxation exercises as a favorite to my homepage making it easier for me to locate different guided meditation. There are guided meditations for healing, sleeping, relaxing, cleansing, and hypnotizing. I’ve also purchased a couple of CDs that have nature and ocean sounds. I find those comforting because I can listen to them going to work or cleaning the house. It’s kind of like listening to a music CD.
If I were to describe the saying “One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself”, I would say practice what you preach. I cannot advise nor have other people include something in his or her life that I have not experienced or used as practice. As a professional, I want to relate my experience with clients so they are aware of what changes that may take place and share our experiences together because each of us may have different experiences. I do think as professionals we have an obligation to develop our own health in all aspects of human flourishing because clients will be more committed to you and your practice if you are practicing and developing your own integral health. Clients are able to see the results and understand what integral health is and what it means. For example, if I am a nutritionist, how can I advise a client when my own eating habits are unhealthy or if they notice a soda and chips on my desk or I am overweight. That is why it’s important to practice what you preach. To implement psychological and spiritual growth in my personal life, I have to consistently practice both of these daily…not when I think I should or occasionally to achieve the best results.
Hope you have fun listening to Aesclepius.
Marivic
Great, thorough post as usual. I think you are right about practicing what you preach. Not everyone is going to be perfect physically, but we should be able to not only tell a client what to do but also show them. In the military any good leader is willing to do anything that those under him will do. Physically, technically, or otherwise. That doesn't always mean that they will be better at that task, but they can accomplish any task that those under him or her can. I would definitely think that would apply in the health world.
ReplyDeleteThanks Forest.
DeleteI do agree that it may apply in any situation and not just in the health and wellness world.
Marivic
Goodmorning Marivic,
ReplyDeleteI think you have this meditation practice down pact. You have found what works for you and are applying it daily. I also believe you have to practice what you preach, I know when I started out wiht my own personal exercise program, I had many people ask me how I was doing it. I told them it is all in the matter of how you see yourself everyday, if you don't like what you see then it is up to to to make the changes you want to get the results you want. It takes alot to make that effort and I think the internet is great for that, with all the mind, body practices you can find on Youtube and all, there is pretty much not reason why someone can not better themselves if they are willing to make the sacrafice and ownership for thier own health. Keep up the good work :)
Denise
Hi Denise,
ReplyDeleteSome of the meditation are easy to follow and there are a few that I couldn't get into; however, I enjoy the guided meditation more. I do agree that it is up to the individual to make positive changes in his or her to grow into a better person. Most of the time I hear excuses of why they are not able to exercise, to change their eating habits, etc., etc. Sometimes it take something horrible to make them change such as a stroke or slight heart attack. I think a person's health is important but they have to control of their own health and wellness.
Marivic