Unit 6 - Mediation & Assessment

                                    Describe the exercise and assessment process.

The universal loving kindness exercise was simple in that you just close your eyes and repeat the four phrases over and over for ten minutes.

May all individuals gain freedom from suffering

May all individuals find sustained health, happiness, and wholeness

May I assist all individuals in gaining freedom from suffering

May I assist all individuals in finding health, happiness, and wholeness

What powerful, loving words.

The assessment requires that we look at each of the four aspects of human experience.  We also consider three separate lines of development within each of the aspects.  When assessing each of these aspects and lines of development it becomes clear that there are some areas that are better developed and some that are weaker.  We can then use this information to ascertain the weaker areas to begin to strengthen.

What did you discover about yourself?

It is very good to look at all these areas as a whole picture.  To see which ones are stronger and which ones could use some work.

What area have you chosen to be a focus of growth and development? Why?

Biological/fitness, because I would really like to develop a mind/body exercise program using yoga that I can really enjoy and benefit from.

Also, I would like to focus on interpersonal/community, because it is very important to me to feel connected and give back to my community.  I really enjoy doing volunteer work and would like to develop that aspect of myself further.

What are some specific exercises or activities that you can implement to foster greater wellness in this area?

I have found that there are many yoga, tai chi classes in my community, I plan to attend these and hopefully make some new friends with people who are seeking the same experiences I am.

I will also activity seek out and participate in more volunteer activities in my area.