Unit 7

Unfortunately, I have only been able to engage in the exercises one day a week. I am trying to finish our remodeling project by May 26th before we go to Canada, so I have been consumed with that.

This week listening to the exercise my body became relaxed while my mind focused. I was focusing and all of sudden woke up to the sound of my doorbell ringing. I guess I became so comfortable and relaxed on focusing on my person of wisdom (my father) that I fell asleep. I did feel refreshed after the exercise and calm. I found it easier to focus on something that I knew.

Since participating in these exercises, I believe my anxiety levels have decreased and have almost disappeared. Meditation has helped me look a little deeper inward then I have in the past. I plan to buy some mediation, guided imagery, yoga and tai chi DVD’s to help me continue the practices I have learned in this class. I also plan to have my husband participate as well.

The statement "One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself” is so important in the health and wellness profession. We cannot ask our clients to do anything that we have not experienced ourselves. I do think that it is our obligation to understand the ins and outs of what we are asking of our clients. If we have not participated in an exercise we cannot fully understand what the client s going through. Understanding what the client is going through during this process is crucial and will benefit us and our clients when building a relationship. It will aslo help both build upon what we have learned.