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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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