week 7 meditation

1.        Complete the "Meeting Asciepius" exercise on track #4 of the Dacher CD. Describe your meditative practice(s) for the week and discuss the experience. Explain how mindfulness or meditation has fostered an increase in your psychological or spiritual wellness. How can you continue to apply these practices in your life to foster greater health and wellness?

My father passed away a couple of years ago. Those who did not know him well would describe him as a quiet man. I, however, have never thought of him in this way. He simply knew what was and was not important and acted accordingly not wasting his time and strength on the unnecessary practice of commenting on things that didn’t matter or that he could not change. My father loved God and his family and these two were all that mattered. I think that he could literally let the rest of existence fade in the light of these and be completely content. During this week’s meditation, my father was the wise man that I pictured. I focused on the way that he loved his enemies and spoke encouragement to those around him. My father was a truly wise man in that at the end of his life he had no regrets because he understood that he had fulfilled his purpose. I had a hard time imagining myself becoming this wise man. As his daughter I can only hope to finish my journey close to being as fulfilled in my purpose. Through these meditations and exercises, I have become more aware of myself psychologically and spiritually. I have gotten a better understanding of the ability and practice of setting goals in these areas and forming strategies to attain them. To continue these practices and to continue in the journey of growth and awareness I will continue to find new ways that will help me to grow.