I have to admit that I have the same reaction to this assignment as to the previous ones....it is VERY difficult for me to achieve the desired response when I'm in a hurry to complete my assignments for the week and really not putting my heart into it. However, overall, mindfulness/meditation has been very beneficial to me. I've found that I put a lot more thought into the deeper parts of myself; and I find myself doing little things like driving slower to work and not minding when I get behind a car that is poking along! I'm more patient with my kids as well. It's pretty cool seeing the results of mindfulness, even though I don't have a lot of time to put into specific meditation.
The saying "one cannot lead another where one has not gone himself" has to do with leading by example. It's just not possible, long-term, to truly teach another something that we don't have personal experience with. This applies to me as a personal trainer in the sense that if I don't live a healthy lifestyle, exercising regularly and eating properly, I can't teach my clients the way they need to be taught. I believe that the more I develop my psychological, spiritual, and physical health, the more whole and complete I AM, therefore the greater example I will be to them. Taking the time to nurture myself, both physically and emotionally, is a huge key to all of my interpersonal relationships, including my relationships with my clients.
Allie,
ReplyDeleteI would definitely recommend doing the relaxation exercises again when you have more time to focus on the desired result. These exercises seem to be my only quiet time. I, too, live a very hectic, busy life with kids, work, school, boyfriend, etc. Taking the time to meditate has been beneficial to me as well. I do find myself thinking more before reacting to a situation and being more patient with my children.
Teresa