Unit 7; Can we believe it!!

When I started this class I hadn't ever done any kind of formal meditation. A few times in high school my French teacher tried to get the class to participate in meditation but at the time it didn't seem like something I would want to do. After the practices that I have done for this class, I wish I had participated and integrated it into my life.

 I have enjoyed the meditation practices, although I wouldn't practice the meditation we did for this particular week  I would in others. In my opinion meditation should be about the individual and finding peace within ourselves, not by finding peace with another person. It was nice to think about another person in this manner but I prefer the calming meditation about clearing the mind and finding peace. I don't think it will be difficult to continue with meditation because there are many cds, dvds, and classes available that will help guide me. Because meditation and yoga have become mainstream to an extent it is easier to find ways to practice.

The Second Part: "One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself".
This is extremely important when it comes to the health and wellness professional. We are in a position to lead and guide other people; how can we do this fully if we ourselves do not practice what we preach. This does not mean that we need to participate in every form offered because there are too many. But we should find what works for us and practice it. We should also be knowledgeable about other forms of contemporary medicine. For example,we may not practice TCM but we should understand the basics so that we can direct a person to the correct information or a person who knows.
I would not go to an overweight dietitian and this is no different.

Nicole