loving-kindness and assessment

The loving-kindness exercise was nice.  I like to pray a lot so it reminded me of a really deep, meaning full prayer.  On a daily basis I think I pray for this world in general, and that it similar to what the exercise focused on.  It also reminded me of everytime I watch the news I say a little prayer similar to the exercise, to help everyone around the world. 

As I went through the assessment, I saw that I have come a long way as a person.  I love who I am and the life I have, but I am a lot softer of a person than I used to be.  I think this can be a good thing and a bad thing.  I think it is important that you don't let people step all over you, so balancing this is important in life.  I also realized that I am a really nice, kind person.  I never do things to hurt people, which I have in the past.  My spirituality has also grown in the recent years, which I am proud of.  I think I am doing well on my road to integral health, I think education in this area should be taught all over our country and maybe we would see a better change.

Relaxation exercises

The loving-kindess exercise was different than the subtle mind exercise.  During the loving-kindness you were told to think of someone that is suffering, so you really did feel that.  During the subtle mind exercise is was completely relaxing, concentrating hard on your breathe.  I have done breathing techniques in previous classes and they are truely amazing.  I do love the sound of waves in the backround of these exercises!  It makes me want to go buy one of those sound machines!  Mental health is directly connection to physical health, the body is one community that needs each different part and system to help function the other.  Just like people work together in a community.  Once there is damage or something wrong in one part, others can be directly affected.  I believe we need to start teaching this country, and our world, on the benefits of mental and physical health.  Instead of cutting children's gym class and feeding them garbage food, give them some yoga classes and real, natural foods. Everyone needs to also learn about relaxation techniques.  It could help get rid of so many stressors, anxiety, and burdens of our busy life.

The Crime of the Century Exercise

I enjoyed this exercise.  When I do these exercises I have to like the person’s voice and this one was good.  I think everyone needs to be introduced to these exercises and maybe we’d have a better world.  Sometimes the exercises ask the person to go too deep if they don’t have enough practice, this one did not do that.  Anyone could try this and benefit from it. 

Lauren Reeves

my personal assessment

In  my own opinion I think my health is pretty good, could be better and could be worse.  I try daily to keep up with eating right and getting the right amount of exercise.  On a scale from 1-10 (10 being optimal wellness) I rate my physical well being as 7-8 (maybe 7.5), my spiritual well being about an 8, and my psychological well being about an 8 as well.  I work out about 4 days a week which I have been happy with.  I have some aches and pains I didn't have a few years ago but I strength train, do cardio (intervals when needed), attend spin classes, and do lots of core work.  I do not have any serious mental conditions and am an overall happy, positive person.  I have health, happiness, and great family and friends. (even though I am going through a very stressful time right now lol).  My family has always been religious and spiritual and God is very important to me.  Times can get tough, I try to keep my head up and in the game!!

Some of my goals are to get to the gym more often and do more home workouts.  I would also like to attend church more often.  My mother takes my daughter weekly and sometimes I don't make it as much as I should.  But I still keep good strong faith!!

"The Crime of the Century" exercise was great.  I play exercises like that on a regular basis.  My 5 year daughter always asks me to play them before she goes to bed!  Have a great, fun, and healthy weekend!