It was interesting to hear the introduction of this exercise given by Dr. Dacher in person, for me actually hearing the voice of an author adds an element to the reading experience. I have always believed in and try to live my life with the belief that you get what you put into it, so I am admittedly attracted to Dacher’s attitude towards life. I didn’t find the exercise very difficult this week, at least not as difficult as the previous two were. I have been practicing so I think that it is becoming easier for me to relax my mind as required for these relaxation exercises, much easier than in the beginning of these blog assignments. The part of this specific exercise that had an effect on me was when the narrator said to turn the focused love back and into myself, I frequently give love and positivity outward towards others and never really realized how little I give to myself. It was an odd realization to stumble upon and caught me by surprise but I will make an effort to save a little for me because it really felt good. The long pause at the end almost made me late for work because I didn’t realize it ended and just continued to relax. The concept of a mental workout is basically the same as a physical workout, it requires frequent exercise to remain in or gain its best state of being. Some research even indicates that mental exercises can reduce the destruction of, or even grow new neurons in the brain helping increase memory and coordination. It sounds to me like the benefits of a routine mental workout are definitely worth the effort.
Jay
Jay
ReplyDeleteGreat post you made me think about the exercise in a different light. I have lost four people in the last three years so it was very hard for me to get past that when doing the exercise. I think I will go back and try again and keep your words in my thoughts. Thank you for your insight on this subject.
Stacia
Hi Jay,
ReplyDeleteIt was a delight to actually hear the voice of the author. While I have been enjoying reading his book, I found that I couldn't quite connect with this particular exercise. I have always tried to live the motto "treat others as you would like to be treated". You also said one thing that I think I need to do more of which is that I need to live my life more as, I get what I put into it. I think that is great advice!
Jay
ReplyDeleteGood post, I enjoyed reading your insight. I am glad that these meditation practices are getting easier for you because they are not for me! I still have a hard time quietting my mind I suppose. I did recieve the same relfection as you did though, we do not show ourselves enough love. I too, find that I am constantly showing others love and making sure they know that I care about them but we neglect to show ourselves that same kind of affection.
Ashley
Great post. I think it is a lot easier to hear to voice of the author. It makes it sound a lot better, more like coming from the soul of the person. I am glad that you are having a better week when it comes to the exercises, especially being more relaxed. Some of these exercises do make you more relaxed, but this one I kind of think made me more tense because it made me think of the ones that I have lost. I realized that I definitely need to live my life more. I sat here and listened to the author and I realized, wow what am I actually getting out of life.
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I also enjoyed hearing the authors voice. It give a since of his personality by hearing more than just his words. I did not like the woman who was speaking, she did not have a soothing voice. I enjoyed listening to the sounds of the ocean, that is one of my favorite things about going to the beach. I love just sitting and listing to nature.
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