Saturday, August 18, 2012

Unit 7 Meeting Aesclepius


I had to try twice to get the meeting Aesclepius training to work for me.   I have to say the first time I was more irritated and frustrated afterwards.  I was sitting in a quiet place trying to focus and nothing.  I am sure my crabby attitude at the time did not help either I felt the beams of light were annoying and took away from the experience.   So I put it aside and waited until this morning.
            Now todays experience was much better and more beneficial for me.  I, of course, did not sit but I found I was in my natural element and could focus better.  I was actually in a 5K-road race.   I was able to gain control of my breathing and my pace while I focused on my person, who by the way is a great runner and a wonderful friend!   I used the beams of light to increase my motivation from the head and as I moved down the body each beam was directed at improving my race ability and my inner peace.  I was surprised that this focus kept the normal pains away and my sprained ankle was nonexistent.   Before I knew it I went through the meditation 3 times and the race was over.  I did not stay as long on each part as in the exercise but I moved at a pace that worked for me.  I will use this in all my future races because it did help so much with my breathing, mental focus, and pace.

           
Describe the saying: "One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself" (p.477). 
       The saying is so true.  I would not listen to someone who has never run before giving me tips on how to run.   I will and do cling to the words of people who I feel are great runners.  I see them at a lot of my races and see their accomplishments.   I feel that I am far enough along where I too can give valuable information to others when it is concerning running, also health and wellness.  I have transformed my body and mental attitude to fit into this area.   I feel we do have a responsibility to the people who we try to assist to be focused and have a trained mind so as to truly listen to them and have the patience to help them.   If we are not centered in our own mind-body-spirit it seems to me that we are living a falsehood that could in the end hinder another’s progress.  As long as I am able to find the time and energy to run I will be able to maintain my focus on the three aspects which is a goal that I can see being met.   Even through my most recent injury I was able to stay focused during my down time to keep on top of mind body and spirit.   

Smiles
Kristie

7 comments:

  1. HI!
    I am trying my best to post to at least yours and one more am still finding it awful strange I can not get mind going again. I will not give up
    Kristie,
    I read your blog I was inspired by it truly I was I use to run I might get back into it one day but now I walk and gaining my physical strenght and it is doing we very well. I have recover from cancer, through mental healing and spiritual healing and yes physical healing from walking and diet and natural supplements and juices and vitamins and yes herbs. I did not know what I was doing then as we are learning about meditation "Aesclepius" today but I would relax and meditate on healing. Today am so thankful that now I understand more in depth about the exercise itself. I gain a lot of respect from family and people then close to me. I was able to go into the my room and relax and meditatate, am thankful today I can name it. The practice was subtle mind: witnessing, calm-abiding, and unity consciousness. Then I would get up shower, dress, and would walk the heat that summer was very high maybe 105 in the shade people on that block that did not know me look at me like I had lost my mind, even my neighbors did not understand, but I did the vitamin D from the sun the exercise I carried ice water and I walk. Pure awareness of my body the state of healing and the motivation of not giving up. When you set your mind to these sessions of training I believe now you can run as you have and will and don't give in, just like when you sprain your ankle the motivation was still in your unity of consciousness mind. I believe like that lotus flower it will unfold more and more. Thank you for your blog and your time continue in your race.

    Purmilour Hunt

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  2. I would have never thought to do an exercise while running a race. I am amazed you were able to find that focus in your mind to do this specific exercise. I know runners and athletes have individual methods that allow them to find mental focus to try and look past any pain and encourage their bodies to work at full capacity. This is a form of meditation I never would have thought of on my own. It does make sense now that you mentioned it though, I have heard many athletes and others say they draw their power from a source other than themselves. IN your case I am glad you had a person to draw strength from to help block your pain and push on. I am still trying to get the hand of this one but as I practice it I find it easier. Thanks for sharing,

    Veronica Ratliff

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  3. Krisite,

    Congradulations on meeting your goal to run this race, even with your injury. I think that was a great was to use the contemplative practices we are learning, as sounds like it helped you focus, be calmer, and could manage your concentration and connection for mind, body, and spirit. I use similar techniques at the gym, also to keep me focused, using my breathing cycles, and it helps to keep me on track and enjoy what I am doing. I get more of a holistic feeling when I use mind fitness techniques with the physical fitness regimen. I beleive it is all in our state of mind that will allow for the most benefits towards flourishing.

    Happy Days to all classmates!

    Judy Allen Powell

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  4. Kristie--
    Very impressive! Congrats on the race and that you were able to focus enough to do this practice. I too found it to be "a lot going on". I simplified it down and it made it much easier. I agree that if someone is teaching they need to be doing as well...talking can only get you so far! Since you are such a seasoned runner I could use some tips from you. I honestly am just not a very good runner and have always told myself that I am not a runner. But, since I am trying to replace negative thoughts with positive ones, and push myself past what I think I can go...maybe it is possible for me to learn to run. Any tips are welcome! : )

    Haddie S.

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    1. Thanks, I really don't see myself as seasoned at all, if I am being honest. I spent time on this morning training run thinking about that even before seeing your post. I have been running for 2 years now but only long distances in that past year. When I started I was trying to get to 5K which is only 3 miles. It is funny, for me, to think now that 3 miles is a training run I do a few times a week. Even 5 miles does not seem that far to me. I think the secret that has turned me from a non runner to a runner is interval training. 2 min walks 2 min runs with a gradual building to get you past either the time or distance goal. Because of my recent set back I had to use 4 min run and 1.5 min walk... very frustrating but I know that is what my body could handle. It is a slow process, just like learning to meditate. You can do it! Message me anytime, I love to help!
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      Kristie

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  5. Wow I am very impressed that you were able to run and do the exercise! That's wonderful that you have found your way to focus and calm your mind. I have difficulty remebering what I'm supposed to be doing if I try to do any of the exercises while working out, maybe someday. I think you may have found the key to your own mind-body-spirit connection!
    Marlyn D

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    1. Marlyn,
      I felt the same way but it is amazing when I run my mind becomes crisp and it is easier for me to remember as well as focus. Unfortunately there are days when other clutter is in my mind that has to be dealt with before I can find focus. I still have to work on letting go of that stuff so I can move on. And yes I think, for me at least, I have found my mind- body- spirit connection.
      Stay well
      Smiles
      Kristie

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