At first the Meeting Aesclepius exercise was difficult to get involved in. However, it always takes me a little time to get focused and to fade out the background environment. Discussing the focal point referred me back to labor classes as having a focal point for concentration was highly encouraged, but during classes, I could never think of what focal point would be beneficial for me (except for Joe Mauer! =]) Picking a person for my focal point was easy and I felt I was able to become closer to the person I had envisioned. For meditation outside of class, this week I did not incorporate very much due to a busy schedule, which is a horrendous excuse. Spending time in church and quiet time with my family is more like a meditation for myself as I can consume myself completely in these tasks and I always feel better afterwards. When driving long distances, I am able to focus as well and clear my mind, only listening to music and getting to my destination, while focus is still necessary to avoid an accident, it is the best way for me to express meditation in my life.
As noted in the text, "One Cannot lead another where one has not gone himself" really depicts that a person needs to have knowledge of the recommendations they are giving to a patient. As a health care professional, one must know the benefits/risks of recommending exercises or habits to alter a lifestyle. While I do not believe that one needs to have personally done the exercise, having knowledge about it and resources to give to patients for guidance is key a lot of the time. There are several methods of relaxation, and implementing every one into a lifestyle is very difficult, where as understanding where one can get help with this is suffice. In my personal life, I implement growth by going to church on a weekly basis, giving thanks for what I have, praying for others who need assistance/guidance. I listen to a lot of music and play music frequently to clear my mind; while it is not formal meditation, music therapy is most beneficial for myself.
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ReplyDeleteWith this exercise I was opposite of you, I found myself easily engaged in the beginning but then progressively disengaged. I thought it was interesting to use someone specific to focus on but I think that got me sidetracked after a while because I started of thinking, “hmm I wonder what he or she are doing right now”. I was focused up until the point of beams of light that through me off for good. And wasn’t able to focus as well after that. Lol Joe Mauer, are you a Minnesotan girl? I’m a Minnesotan. As far as the quote goes I agree with you that one does not have to personally do an exercise to teach but is more of a benefit for them if they do in order to have a true connection with a client or student.