Practicing The Loving Kindness

Nyanna Threadgill

1. Describe your experience. ( Did you find it beneficial? Difficult?) Why or Why not ?
Would you recommend this to others? Why or Why not? 

I found it beneficial I enjoyed the steps of being able to think about myself and focus on some issues that I am dealing with in my life and realizing that with prayer that things can change. I was also able to do some raki healing in the quiet time at the end of the c.d. it was very beneficial to me.

 The experience was difficult but at the same time beneficial because  I had a opportunity to think of some one in the past. That I needed to let go of some negative anger that I was holding on from  that person. So some how I was able to let that go. That was a real opener for me.

 When I had to look at a loved one that was in pain that was difficult because I just lost a loved one Last Wednesday. I am still in shock. It was  older cousin that I was close with.

I also look at a loved one who is sick and I pray that god gives them the strength to get better everyday. But I know I know in my heart  that they are dealing with a lot of battles right know.  But each battle we deal with GOD can heal them and make the better. With his healing hands all things are possible.

I would recommend this to others. This would give them an opportunity to write down their thoughts and feelings on self, family, friends, and this can be a begining for healing forthem as this was for me.

2. What is the concept of " Mental Workout" What does the research indicate are the proven benefits of a Mental Work Out ? How can you implement mental workouts to foster your psychological health?

Mental Workout focuses on your psychological state of mind and how you process your thoughts and feelings and how it relates to self and others.  I can relate this to my personal growth. By first, journaling  my thoughts and feelings.

Unit 3 Mind Connection

1.      Based on your reflections, and on a scale of 1 to 10 (ten being optimal wellbeing), where do you rate your A-physical well being, B-spiritual well-being, C-psychological well-being? Why?

A.    Physical Well Being 8  I am working on so personal issues.

B.     Spiritual Well Being  10 I believe in my higher power and they can change anything.

C.     Psychological Well Being 10  I am working on trying to get my stress level’s down so I can feel better.

  Develop a goal for yourself in each area (physical, spiritual, psychological).

2.      Physical  once  I get some medical things cleared. I am going to start walking  in the morning and in the night.

3.      Spiritually I am going to learn how to meditate.

4.      Psychological I am going to learn how to become stress free.

1.      What activities or exercise can you implement in your life to assist in moving toward each goal?

2.      Physical Goal I am going to start jogging

3.      Spiritually I am going to start doing yoga

4.      Psychologically I am going to start journaling.

1.      My experience listening to the tape was wonderful.  I was able to have the different parts of my body relaxed at different stages. I saw myself at the beach relaxing, watching the waves go by.

      

Reflective Statement Journey Exercise

At first I was not excited about doing the meditation exercise. I have tried it in the past and i had a hard time trying to relax. My surprised. I was able to relax and stay focused. I was able to keep up with my breathing, keeping my eyes closes, and keeping still.

I would recommend this exercise for anyone who once to make their lives a little less stressful. It worked for me. And I was only doing this exercise for less then 30 min.

Introduction

My Name is Nyanna Threadgill I am originally from Newark, New Jersey. I have lived in Florida for 23 years. I am currently in London Kentucky living with my mother. I love the quietness of Kentucky. I still go back and forth to Florida.

I am the oldest. I have a brother who is 10 years younger then me and we are very close. I have 2 cousins who I grew up with that I am close with as well. They both have families. I also have a sister and three nieces that I am close with as well. I would like to get married and have kids in the future as well. But write know I am concentrating on my education.

I have enjoyed my studies at Kaplan University. I have one last term to finish. I will be graduating in August in 2011.