Unit 6 - Exercises

Practicing the Loving-Kindness from the text was very relaxing. I do most of my homework in a busy coffee shop, but being able to sit alone and focus on the exercise was very beneficial to myself. I am able to tune out others very easily, so sitting for a few minutes reciting the designated lines, I found myself breathing slower as other exercises recommended and found the stress leaving my shoulders.
The assessment for determining an urgent area of distress was a bit more difficult. Being on bed rest, I have several stressors in my life that I am constantly focusing on; whether it be work, finances, preparing for baby and my overall health are just a few. Of these, my largest concern is my personal health, while baby is doing great, myself I find having problems with gestational hypertension, increased edema and mild pre-eclampsia. While I do have medical care for these problems and the symptoms will alleviate after baby is born, they are still very stressful and problem in my current life as they are serious conditions; relating to the biological aspect. I feel my other aspects for the most part are very healthy and in check, at least as best as they can be at this moment. Since I typically am a very healthy person, no smoking, very minimal drinking, healthy eating and regular exercise, returning to a healthier biological state will be easy as soon as doctors orders dictate I may. Until then, keeping my feet up and doing some deep breathing are the best I can do.