Unit 7

“One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself"

This is a pretty profound statement. To me, it means that if you have not experienced something such as integral health and inner healing, it is pretty difficult to teach or lead someone else in a direction you yourself have never accomplished. I can tell someone to do something a certain way, if I have never experienced or done what they are embarking on. A person can’t give knowledge when they do not have it. In the health and wellness profession, I think that it is important to explore different counseling areas and have good knowledge of a variety of things. One size does not fit all.

Unit 6 Exercises and Findings

Hi Everyone,

The universal loving kindness exercise was enlightening. Going through the motions every day, a person can get away from the important things in life. This exercise kind of reminded me to be conscious of others and not just myself. It also made me realize I could be helping others more than I do. The act of giving can be very rewarding and powerful.

Sometimes I truly forget to just let things go. I keep feelings and stressors bottled up until something makes me implode. It’s not healthy to be that way and it’s important to realize that everything won’t go my way now can I fix everything. This area is really important for growth and development to me. In order for me to be a happier person I need to accept the things I cannot change for good or bad. Some exercises that may help me could be Yoga or meditation. I really enjoy the silence as I do not get it as much as I would like. A really hot bath also helps me feel better as well. Something about a hot tub that just makes you unwind and distress.

A subtle mind

I really enjoyed the subtle mind exercise. I found it hard at first, but got easier the harder I focused on my breathing focal point. This meditation is something I can see myself continuously doing. At some points, I did have thoughts or stress pop into my mind, but tried to avert my focus back to my breathing. The TV was on in my living room as well, so I had to transfer my focus a few times. With practice, I think that this will get easier.