We become who we are, according to what we feed our mind and body.
I've been down lately and I could sure use these exercise to change my mood. I just find it hard to practice them because every time I was able to get my mind into it someone comes knocking or shouting in front of my door. I just enjoy the soothing sound that was played at the beginning of each session. I found it very relaxing and it could put me easily to sleep. I'm going to make it an effort to practice these exercises as part of my daily routine. I never meditate before so this is going to be quite a challenge for me. By making this my priority, I believe my health and wellness will improve greatly.
The saying "One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself", is like saying how can you teach and preach others when you, don't practice them yourself. This saying applies to health and wellness greatly. If I was the patient, I would rather have someone who knows what their doing tells me what needs to be done. If a health care worker was to teach and educate me about a health plan process, then it is best that they do practice the same plan. It is like going to a restaurant and seeing an overweight person putting in a huge order, but asked for a diet drink. How much difference can that one diet drink do for the body versus the huge order of food?
I don't think I should feel obligated to want my clients to develop the same well-being. A person can only do so much to help someone. It has to work both ways for the practitioners and clients. The practitioners should do all that they can to the extent they were taught and the clients should be willing to comply with instructions. As a Medical Assistant, I could only do so much to help my patient.
I think I have been implementing psychological development daily. My brain has been put to work from the time I wake up until I rest at night. Yet, I still need to work harder on my spiritual development. I think the reason I have been down is because I lack this development in my life. Lately I just don't have the energy or wanting to do anything.
I can totally understand not having the energy or desire to want to do anything. I often go through phases where I just feel like doing nothing. For me, I think it's hormonal and I try to remind myself of that so not to put myself down. Sometimes, we do have to slow down and not do so much. These meditations have been a reminder for me of the importance of just being instead of always doing.
ReplyDeleteIn your line of work, I can imagine it could be frustrating when people don't begin to help themselves if you felt too much obligation. People have got to want it and no matter how many tools we give them, we can't do it for them.
Be well.
Hi Hatsady and Ellen,
ReplyDeleteI also have days like that. I guess it is probably periods of mild depression. I hate to use that term, but I really can't describe it in another term. I just feel blah at times. I have noticed that after I started to incorporate meditation and exercise into my life on a regular basis I have had less periods of this. I think we are on the right track! Good luck Girls!
I loved reading your blog! I find it interesting that there are so many male gynecologists and obstetricians. When I was pregnant with my first daugther I was told by a male doctor that I should just relax and try to stay calm. I was laughing when the nurse came in and she asked me why I was laughing. I told her how I thought it was funny for a male doctor to be telling a pregnant woman how she is supposed to feel and act when he has never experienced carrying a baby for nine months, labor pains, giving birth, or most of what comes after. It all may look simple and good in a text book but actually experiencing it is a whole different ball game. Know what I mean? As health and wellness professionals we have to be able to lead by example. I think this is very important when trying to gain the trust and respect of your patients.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, Hatsady, I know how you feel. There are too many days lately that I just don't feel like doing anything. These days will come and go. You just have to take them in stride. Remember that we are all here for you if you need moral support. Keep your chin up. It will get better soon.
Hello everyone,
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your comments and support. Carol, I do hate the term depression too. I want to deny that I am going through such a phase. I do the best that I can as each day gone by. Though I'm proud of myself, raising three kids as a single parent. They get good grades at school and stay out of troubles. This just proves to me that whatever I'm doing is going along just fine. What I hate most is when others or even my own family judging me when it comes to raising my kids.