1. Describe your experience. (Did you find it beneficial? Difficult?) Why or Why not? Would you recommend this to others? Why or Why not?
I found this exercise to be very helpful. It allowed me to take negative issues and feelings and associate them with positive ones. It was kind of difficult for me just for the simple fact that I normally have a million and one things running through my mind at one time. It took a great deal for me to focus and clear my mind which is always an issue for me. Like I mentioned earlier it was very effective because it allows me the control of my thoughts; it also links others issues to my own being. It began with loved ones and then expanded to strangers this allows a greater connection to other human beings.
2. What is the concept of “Mental Workout? What does the research indicate are the proven benefits of a Mental Work Out? How can you implement mental workouts to foster your psychological health?
The concept of the mental workout is similar to a physical one. The mind must be trained as well as the body. One famous study was used on people who were "mental Olympians" and one of their common denominators was compassion for their fellow human beings. There was increased brain activity in the people who practice compassion and a greater control of the conscious mind. I plan to use the workouts provided by Dacher to help improve my mental fitness. I would and will however caution to not stress but understand other's issues. I feel that I am able to deal with my issues fairly well but we all know that one person that does not. Every issue that they encounter is a huge one and the end of the world. I think that I will try to empathize with them but not totally absorb their issues, just be aware of them.
Monroe-
ReplyDeleteI call those dramatic, needy, clingy people "psychic vampires"....only they are not usually aware that they are draining the life right out of you. You are absolutely correct, if not guarded against this, they will drown and most likely take you with them.
Honestly, Monroe...you seem to be so very wise and intuitive. Do you realize these gifts are harbored within you? Sneaking suspicion also tells me that you are very receptive to strong emotion in others. Be careful not to isolate yourself too deeply, as I have done this and withdrawn from the outside world for that very reason. Knowing that there are ways to process the emotions of others and file them away, I have to learn how to let “borrowed” emotions slide off my back. Maybe my fear is that I will lose myself and be taken down with the emotional, energy-sucking Titanic? Hhhmmmm.
Your post motivates me to keep trying those mental workouts. I especially like what you wrote about "a greater connection to other human beings". The entire world could use a good dose of that.
Suggestions? I have none at this time; you seem to have it pretty well figured out. Being in the Health Sciences, I feel that you are in the right place and time in the universe. Share the gifts you have been blessed with; if I can sense them over an internet connection, they must shine so brightly into your world and to those whom you encounter!
Blessings-
Mary Kate
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ReplyDeleteI have known a few 'psychic vampires', as MK calls them. (Great name for them, by the way, MK.) These are the people that when you are discussing the recent loss of a loved one with them,they say, "Well, you think that's bad!? I have a hang nail and it's sooo painful!" lol I have actually broken off friendships with a couple of people like this because they stressed me out beyond belief and I realized the only thing that mattered to them was themselves. I find people that lack compassion to be rather shallow and to be honest, I pity them. Caring for others and showing kindness makes me feel connected to the human race in a beautiful way; I cannot imagine being so selfish. It fills me with such joy to know I have made another person happy because I know that happiness is contagious. Perhaps they will remember my kindness and pass it on to another person. If everyone would do this, think of how much better a world it would be.
Beth :)
I have never been a selfish person, I have been the one giving and giving. It is a habit I got from my father and I never stop. This goes to those who are in need, but I come to them. I can't stand people who take advantage and take, take, take and give back to society in some way, so I keep my eye out. Stess comes to us all and we have our own way of dealing with it; I love yoga and some very relaxing, subtle music. Great breathing techniques are the best and I am amazed how that is the key to releasing the tension and stress in our bodies.
ReplyDeleteI had the same problem as you in the sense that when you have a million things running through your head it is really hard to concentrate and focus. This I struggle with most! I think after much practice it will become easier to do. I agree that there is always that one person who thinks its the end of the world and I think it's great about empathizing with them but not absorbing their issues, a very good tip for all!
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