Monday, January 17, 2011
Subtle Mind Exercise
Before beginning this exercise I recalled my experience with the loving-kindness exercise and decided that I would wait until the house was calm and quiet so I am able to relax. I found that this track was able to calm me more than the loving-kindness track and I found myself able to handle the noise better. The biggest difference, for me at least, is the time of day I listened to this track. I am the only one awake in the house because it is just passed midnight and I found that this is the best time for "me" time and listening to the track. I have enjoyed each and every one of the relaxation exercises that I have completed in my courses though some of the voices can get annoying at times. I am trying to keep my mind open to different possibilities and remember that change can be good. I have never been trusting of meditation/relaxation exercises because I am so high strung but I learned about one a few years ago that I use to calm and clear my son's mind when we are doing homework and it seems to re-focus his mind and he is able to calm himself enough to complete homework.
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Sometime change can be really good. Is the relaxation techinque you use for son different? It seems we all are getting a new experience with learning these exercises. Great post.
ReplyDeleteThe exercise I use with my son is called the "Angry Octopus" and I got from children's book that was written for kids with behavioral issues. In the story the octopus is angry so he tightens his mucles in his neck and shoulders and keeps them tense while he counts backwards from 10. The tense muscles are supposed to control and calm the anger/frusration and the counting calms their mind. I also just have him close his eyes and count slowly from 10. Works great eventhough he gets upset when I make him do it!
ReplyDeleteI need to try this with my son. He gets frustrated so easily and then just gets angry.
ReplyDeleteI can understand that. That late in the day time after the kids have eaten, taken baths, and gone to bed is also when I can get things done without interruptions. It is very nice, but not so much when I have to get up early in the morning to get them ready for school and myself for work. Even as a stumble my way through my restless mornings I still have a sense of accomplishment when I done my work.
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