Saturday, November 27, 2010

Unit 3- Relaxation Exercise

Tonight I completed the relaxation exercise.  I liked this one better than last weeks and I was definitely able to relax and clear my mind.  I didn't do so well with the actual visualizations though. I did start out listening intently and concentrating on each part of the body he mentioned and trying to see the color. However, I think I went completely blank after the third one and didn't really start hearing him again until the last one.  I had to do the exercise again to be able hearing all six colors and the 2nd time wasn't as relaxing because I was trying so hard to stay with each color.  I definitely need to spend some time with these relaxation exercises. I've no idea where my mind goes during them but it is like I am totally gone.  Is anyone else having this problem?
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  1. donnaNovember 27, 2010 at 4:42 AM

    I liked this one better than last week as well, but I do have trouble relaxing as well when I am trying to concentrate on what someone is saying. It is taking some practice.

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  2. SVacekNovember 28, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    I liked this one better too, but still have trouble relaxing. I am always up and going and trying to do too many things at once. I need to learn to relax more and just take things as they come instead of trying to accomplish everything at once.

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  3. JenNovember 28, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    It sounds to me like maybe you were relaxed. I would think that if you are trying to concentrate that hard then you are probably defeating the purpose. At the begining of the exercise when I did the deep breathing it felt like I was holding my breath but, as I relaxed it became easier for me and by the end of the exercise I was totally relaxed.

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  4. Mark MauleNovember 29, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    Hi Cherie,

    Sometimes when I have a ton on my mind, I also find it difficult to focus, but the key is that you are still willing to try to get the benefit of the activity.

    Well said!

    Mark

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  5. be my guessNovember 30, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Hi Cherie,

    The first time I started meditations, I fall asleep all the time. The problem was I always did it when I was totally exhausted from the day. I find myself having a better response mediating in the morning because I am well rested. Now, I have learned how to stay focused during my mediations and find myself sleeping and feeling better when I wakeup in the morning. It will get better.

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