Meeting Aesclepius

At first I found it extremely difficult to even see a man with whom I could feel love, compassion and wisdom from. My mind raced like a waterfall loud searching for the vision of such a person I could focus on. The longer I tried to come up with a person the quieter my mind got until finally I saw the vision. I focused on him and tried my hardest to see him, listen to him, and learn from him.

I believe that mindful meditation has helped me focus in on problems with silencing my mind and focusing on things that really matter. It has helped me search within myself rather than looking outside to find the answer to the problem. I feel that in doing so I am constantly gaining knowledge and strength.

I feel that learning and furthering my knowledge with mindful meditation will really help me teach others to learn and listen to their body to know what is truly going on. I think by practicing and learning these things myself I can better explain and help other discover the incredible relationship they can have with their mind and body. I will continue to work on the meditations I have learned. I will continue to spread the knowledge I have to help others do the same. The mind-body connection is a strong one that will only benefit those who want to explore it.

Integral Assessment

It is funny because most of these exercises are things we think about already but things we don't make a conscience effort to improve. Does that make sense? I mean I read over the practices and techniques and in my mind I'm like, YES! I have done that before but then I come to the point where I realize it hasn't ever  been to the point of "exercising" the power to improve. I think that is what is so unique and special about not only this class but our mind. Our mind gives us the tools and exercises without ever joining college or a class, however most look so much to the outside that we miss these subtle hints all together. Then this class is so amazing because it gives easy techniques to not only challenge yourself but to work on a greater improvement.

The Subtle Mind

I have really worked hard this week on clearing my mind and just not thinking. I never thought that that thinking too much was a problem, that is until you try to shut it off. It is amazing once I reach that point of a clam and clear mind how everything, the whole dynamics of my body changes. At first I didn't recognize the subtle changes, then suddenly through practice I noticed that once my mind was clear, my breathing was more relaxed and it seemed my heart beat was a beautiful steady rhythm.  Maybe these are things that just remain unnoticed by a busy mind, but in that moment I feel so connected with my body. It seems I can feel my systems working together in complete harmony.

Loving Kindness

I was very open minded and excited to learn and begin using this technique. I read through the procedures at least three times that way I wouldn't have to keep going back to remember the next step. I felt that might hinder my connection. At first it was a little hard to reach a clear mind. I felt myself go clear and ready to move on but then I would start thinking about something random. Every time that occurred I tried to stop and start again. I feel in doing this I can really grasp the concept and learn how to become one and truly start with a blank state. I would definitely recommend this to others. I loved how peaceful I felt after I finished. I feel like I had more patience through out the day as well. I also enjoyed thinking about someone who really needed thoughts. I feel that making an afford to think of those who might be suffering at least sends positive vibes their way. On this day I thought about the 19 firefighters that lost their lives and their families left behind. Truly a tragedy, however it is unfortunately a fate that many heroes except.


As a person who is an avid fitness going, I truly believe in the benefits of mental workouts. IF you do not practice something you will not get better at it. As I mentioned above the beginning step of the practice is the one I felt most difficult because I have always been prone to a wandering mind.  I truly believe this exercise could help me because of this issue as well as I have a hard time shutting off my thoughts at night in order to go to sleep. I will continue to practice, I have strong beliefs that this practice is what I need to build a strong mind body connection.