Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Unit 4: The Mind-Body-Spirit Paradigm

Hello Class,

This meditation was different for me. It was very relaxing but seemed to be more work than the other ones. I had to rely on myself to keep me center. There was more verbalization in the other two where this one left you to stay on your path connected to your spirit and mind. I have always felt peace by hearing the sounds of water. I just felt calm and even felt my brain and body trying to fight this experience more than anything. I felt my mind trying to think of everything else other than what I was doing. It was interesting to feel my spirit and mind being pulled toward stressful thoughts. Eventually I was able to totally succumb to the meditation and from there I felt light and relaxed.

Mental work outs are to exercise the brain. Many research have show positive results in treating or preventing Alzheimer and dementia. It exercises the brain and without exercising the brain it can affect the later stages of our lives. I can implement this in many ways through meditation, puzzles, brain teasers and deep breathing. My grandmother is 74 years old with no health problems or issues with her memory. She believes in meditation, puzzles, and anything that builds hand eye coordination. She has always told me " Baby it starts in your head. Keep your mind strong. Keep your brain strong. Everything else will be just fine."


Thanks,

Ebony

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