Blessings All
I really enjoyed the "Journey On" exercise it was relaxing. Often in my yoga practice I use guided mediation. I found that using guided meditaion it gives my over-worked and constantly clicking mind something to focus on so I can prepare for practice. When I use guided meditation I find that I can get into to my practice and out of my head long enough to embrace the silence that fosters healing. Often times when I would not use guided meditaion I would find myself thinking anout grocery list, the kids, the laundry, work and oh yeah my favorite" getting this over with" so I can get back to the madness that is my life some days. But it was the realization that I was not truly getting the purpose of why I was practicing yoga and meditation, that made me stop and take note of how crazy I was...Wasn't it Einstien who said " insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results"...Well I was looking to relax but making a mad dash back to the madness so how did I expect a change to take place?
So I sat down and asked myself "what am I trying to do with this practice"? My answer was to heal the disconnect between my mind and body and heal on a level that I had never known but heard of. So I approched the practice with new eyes and new intentions and it was the greatest feeling ever. I am on a great journey and meditation is a large part of what will help me find what I have been looking for.
I plan to use the Journey On exercise in the morning instead of my regular cd and see if there is difference.
I will let you all know what happens ;)
We Are One
Jamillah~
Hi Jamilah, The relaxation audio was very similar to the final relaxation used in many yoga practices. I had to keep putting it off because I had a lot of work to do and did not want to go to sleep!
ReplyDeleteNamaste, Karin
Hey Jamilah! I hope you are well this week!
ReplyDeleteI think that it is a brilliant idea to use the journey on cd in the morning. It can get you relaxed before work or whatever you have to do during the day. I think that it could be a beneficial thing to do during a stressfull time, such as a fight with a husband, or other daily stresses.
I think that by incorporating this practice into our daily lives we could all become a bit less stressed out. Great post!
Sara
Good morning,Jamilah,
ReplyDeleteSometimes I forget to take the time to practice my own meditation simply because I do live without a lot of stress in my life. I have to say even though I may not think I need it, it's beneficial. I too hope to make this part of my daily practice.
Be well!