So, this is my first blog post....ever. I'm not quite sure how this is going to work; I am not computer savvy at all, and the last thing I ever wanted was a blog. I wasn't even quite sure what that meant. But hey, it's part of this journey, and I am hoping to learn from this, and find a way to better express myself, and get guidance and inspiration from my classmates.
I imagine that this will get easier as we go on, and hopefully I will be able to open up and share more of myself during this process. For now, forgive my lack of creativity....I will get there.
We were asked to go on a "Relaxation Journey"....it was a 15 min. experience of guided meditation and relaxation. I love that there was the power of suggestion and "active listening"....we were asked to visualize the flow of blood throughout our body. As a massage therapist, I know that intent can really effect the body-mind connection. I believed, and felt, the blood flow where I wanted it to.
This is a great way to begin training the mind and body to quiet and relax. It really helps at first to have a guide...I know for me, it's difficult to quiet my mind.
I used to practice every day, to meditated and focus on my mind/body connection. I lost it along the way. I realize this often, but I don't do anything about it. Isn't that terrible? I know what I need to do, I know how to do it, I know what it feels like and how wonderful it is for me, yet I don't take the time for myself to put it into action. I have the time, I have the space, I have the desire...so what is holding me back? I don't feel like I'm lazy, I exercise almost every day, I walk my dog every day, I have other routines that are just a part of my life, but I have yet to reincorporate this important aspect back into it. I don't know why. Maybe I'm afraid that I won't get the feeling back that I once had and I'll be disappointed. There is no way to know but to try, and that is why I am here...that is why I am taking this class. I didn't know what to expect, but am now so excited, and nervous, about this journey. I can't wait for you to go on it with me.....
I think you did a great job for you for your first time. I am new to it too. We can do the journey together and learn to relax together. It is always scary to start a new journey but having a buddy along the way may help.
ReplyDeleteHello Kara,
ReplyDeleteI really found the voice on the relaxation exercise to be incredibly creepy. I guess I am just use to using my own meditation techniques that adapting to a new one made me feel anxious and maybe I just felt it was his voice making me feel anxious. I am not really sure honestly. Have you ever tried Yoga? I find it to be really relaxing and it helps me to focus on myself letting go of all my worries. You are doing really great things--I do not think it is terrible that you have not yet incorporated meditation and focusing on mind/body connection back into your routine. You may have already somewhat incorporated back into your daily routines and have not yet noticed it. We all have our own special ways in which we follow in order to achieve some form of calmness, connection, or relaxation. Take your time and find your groove. It is wonderful you are excited about the journey!