Inner Engineering Webinar: 1 Hour 8/30/15. I found this
introduction to a course called Inner Engineering and it really sparked a lot
of thoughts and ideas in my mind. I
actually tried meditation that I learned from the webinar for a couple of days. I don't know about you but having one more
thing on my to do list makes me more stressed and that's what I felt like was
happening by practicing this certain mediation ritual. In the past I have had a
conversation with a professional regarding meditation and it was described as a
time to "zone out" and stop thinking or worrying about daily
stressors. I think I've done this
automatically for the majority of my life but I guess I was calling it
distractibility and/or procrastination.
But since watching this 1 hour video I think I am learning to embrace
the time I need to give my body and mind a break. I've been lying or reclining on the couch for
30-45 minutes with a heating pad under me.
I am so much more productive afterwards!
It feels so good each time I get to do it! My only hang up is answering
texts and looking at Facebook on my phone while this happens - that needs to
stop. Here are the notes I jotted down from the 60 minute online video:
1.) There are
external comforts that we all have.
a.) Some examples are
air conditioning in cars/houses/buildings, comfortable specialty beds/pillows/furniture,
spas, clothing, etc. Technology to wash
our clothes and dishes, and completing
other chores.
2.) However we are
one of the most uncomfortable generations that has ever existed because
internally we are not taking care of ourselves.
a.) More
asthma/allergies, chronic illness and autoimmune diseases than ever before
b.) People have sore
bodies and have difficulties with sleeping on a regular basis
3.) Adults are
stressed out and continue to blame it on external factors (stressful work
situations, too much on our to do list, difficulties with other people and
relationships).
a.) however our
internal systems are not calm, regulated or safe therefore individuals are unable
to deal with external factors.
4.) All individuals
have a fight/flight response to handle situations
a.) Our ancestors
were able to use this response to hunt/kill wild game, run away from danger for
protection
b.) Currently when
individuals in our society have an increased fight or flight system were supposed
to remain calm and continue our work days with appropriate work behaviors
c.) Many individuals
then return home to their families with an increased fight or flight response
and potentially yell at their family members or decrease this response in
unhealthy ways
5.) There are certain key factors to keep in mind when
taking care of your mind/body/soul
a.) Disease basically
means our bodies are "dis" eased and our body systems are out of
whack
b.) There are also many psychosomatic illnesses and this means
the pain and illnesses are coming from the mind
b.) Most people think
of rest as sleep however there is a more intense level of rest that increases
concentration, memory, productivity and efficiency
c.) Workers are only
productive 2-3 hours out of an 8 hour work day
6.) When your external environment is disturbed so is your
internal system. Yoga helps a person
regulate the inner peace regardless of what the external environment is. A person becomes more conscious rather than compulsive. Joy and peace is increased.
7.) Why are you doing what you do each day? If it is not to
create happiness then you are going backwards or the wrong way
8.) Without regulation and a practice like yoga a person is
only able to have control of the physical body but no control of the mind. Focus is decreased and your mind wanders
easily.
I found it very interesting how much some of these
statements and thoughts relate to sensory processing issues that I discuss in
my other blog otonthego.blogspot.com
