MENTAL FITNESS

AND

PHYSICAL WELLNESS

Deborah CarterHW420 Unit 5October 23rd, 2012

INTRODUCTION

Olympian Athletic

Personal Growth

Shares with Others

Inner Outer

BiologicalPsychospiritual

Interpersonal Worldly

Four quadrants to the Integral Map for Health

HIV

Immunity

Homeostasis

Body Temperature

Heart Disease

Depression

Blood PressureHealthy organs

Digestive Health

Migraines

Cancers

PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF MENTAL FITNESSBIOLOGICAL QUADRANT

Psychospiritual Quadrant

Witnessing Consciousness (The Psychological Life) Behavior & Reactions Positive replaces Negative Break Patterns Intentional behavior

Calm-Abiding Consciousness (The Spiritual Life) Exploring our mind Natural talents Body, Mind and Spirit

Unity Consciousness (Conscious Unity)

Connect to inner child Primal consciousness has matured Understanding and consciousness Wisdom for Unity

LOVING-KINDNESS

Six colors of love or love-styles

Romance Finding Love Friendship Love itself Arranged Love Self-Sacrificing

Results of Love Production of

health Emotional Support Recovery Healing Properties Energy Contagious

FORGIVENESS

Decreases Pain, Anger Stress Physical pain (stomach aches, headaches, dizziness, muscle tension) Depression

Increases Hope Spiritual Connection Self-Efficacy Rest and Relaxation Productivity Enjoyment Peace of Mind

Forgiveness can be taught

GRATEFULNESS

Center of Spiritual Sense

The Ultimate Gift

Attitude and Perception

Thankfulness

Energizing

ACITIVITY FOR LOVING-KINDNESS

First Activity

Answer the following questions:

Person’s name

What is the resentment?

What did you feel?

Why do you want to let go?

How can you let go?

Second Activity

Meditation for Loving-Kindness

Sit in a comfortable position

Think of person and resentment

Imagine letting go

Embrace new feelings

ACTIVITY FOR THE SUBTLE MINDThe object is to let the mind control the muscle tension and use energy

producing diaphragmatic breathing with mental imagery.

Lie on floor

Stare at ceiling

Breath deep

Tell the body parts to relax starting with neck and ending with toes

Concentrate on the ceiling while breathing deep.

Afterwards, slowly move the arms and legs before standing up.

SUMMARY

(Dacher, 2006, p. 160)

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