Hello everyone, I have actually been using the subtle mind
practice during work. When I get home I’m less likely to want to practice
anything so work is actually a better place for me to practice. For the last
three hours of my shift I’m no longer working with customers because the store
is closed and all we do is face the store. When I’m facing the shelves I do the
practice, towards the end of this last work week I noticed that I could
maintain focus on my breathing much longer without distraction. It’s so
interesting and surprising noticing my mind change, because I think there was a
part of me that still believed it couldn’t change. I think that finding time
each day to implement these practices is essential to achieving greater health
and wellness.
“One cannot lead another where one has not gone
himself". This means that one must lead by example. For someone going into
any kind of health practice it is important for the practitioner to believe in
the practice, and it can be beneficial for the patient to recognize how the
practice has helped the practitioner. If I were to go to a stressed out
frazzled yoga instructor I would assume the practice did not relieve stress,
for example. Practicing the exercises that one teaches is necessary for the
patient to believe that they too can achieve health and wellness.
It is very neat to notice the impact that continued practice can have on you. I know I feel better and I think I cope with things better even though it isn't a daily thing for me. I think it really becomes a mindset. I'm glad that I was able to have this experience. It's nice to see personal improvement throughout these exercises. I also agree with your view on leading by example. I think in healthcare, if it works and you believe in it, you should be doing it before you ask someone else to do it.
ReplyDeleteHi Katie,
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you have been able to use the meditation practice every day. I am glad that you have noticed a difference in your daily practices. I was unable to do any type of meditation and I do not feel the same. I can notice that I am less calm in my thinking. I seem to have more wandering thoughts and seem more anxious. Although, I have been with family, which was great, I still need to remember to take some time out for myself to meditate.