Meditation Relaxation Exercise

Hello there!

Today is the end of our second unit--whew, time is moving along very quickly.  I am really enjoying this class and it helping me to become more aware of myself and to become more connected with my mind, body and spirit.  Today, I tried my second attempt at the relaxation exercise.  Why was this  the second attempt?  Well, because during the first attempt I was sooo relaxed that I fell asleep (LOL).  This time I did the relaxation exercise sitting upright in a comfortable chair instead of laying down.  When the audio began, the chimes of the music was so soothing.  The voice of the narrative was appealing as well (was that your voice Professor Mark?).  I followed the directions to a "T" and I actually felt the blood tingling down my arms and heaviness in my hands.  After that, with eyes closed, I felt myself drifting off again in a peaceful state.  I tried to come out of the meditative state, but I could not and actually I really did not want to.  Guess want ?! I almost fell asleep again............

 

Until we met again :)

 

Have a wonderful and glorious day!

Peace and Love~

Patricia

VERY THANKFUL

What a wonderful day!  I awoke this morning feeling so thankful and blessed for being alive and well! 

 

I started my morning by opening my back door to go outside.   Lo and behold, I embraced the beauty of creation.  The weather in Georgia was pretty cool this morning; however, I did not care because I wanted to feel the serenity of the day.  My eyes fixated upon the sky, taking hold to the sun which was peeking from the morning clouds.  Although it is the fall, my grass and my two large pear trees are still clothed in their green color. The only activity that I saw were two birds scavenging for their breakfast.  I closed my eyes for several minutes and "listened" to the stillness.  What serenity and peace (ohmygosh). It felt so good!

 

I am so grateful each and everyday because I have a roof over my head, food in the fridge, clothes in my closet, a vehicle to drive and a job that I like very much.  Most of all, I love my four wonderful "children" (2 young adults and 3 Kitties)--LOL. 

 

What a wonderful way to start my day :).

 

Peace and blessings always~

Patricia

HW420: Creating Wellness: Psycological and Aspects of Healing

Hi Everyone!

 

Welcome to HW420: Creating Wellness: Psychological and Spiritual Aspects of Healing.  My name is Patricia Marshall-Pearson and now you can put a name with a face (smile).  This is my very first blog and I am kind of nervous about it because I really don't know what to expect (LOL), but I am sure that I will grasp on quickly.

 

This is also my first year and third term at Kaplan University. Thus far, I am loving every minute of it!  I am currently pursuing a BS degree in Health and Wellness and plan to continue my education and dream of earning a Master's degree in Public Health.  Self teaching and practicing a healthy lifestyle has been a passion of mine since 2000--now I can finally earn a degree in what I love so very much! 

 

Best wishes to all of you this term AND in all of your future goals and endeavors.

 

Peace and blessings~

Patricia