Unit 7 The Subtle Mind Exercise

This exercise started out great!  I envisioned the wisest person I know, Jesus Christ!  I concentrated on His life, how he gave his food to others who had less, He taught us to give our coat and shirt to those without.  He watched for opportunity to help others in need expecting nothing in return.  I remembered His wise sayings!  He said, "I Am the Truth the Life and the Way, no one comes to the Father, but by Me."  He admonished us to abide in Him and He would abide in us.  We can do ALL things through Him!  If I do not know what to write or how to start an assignment, I ask and He gives me the know how with all the details! 

The part of the Alesclepius exercise where it asked us to envision the wise person and see light to go to the throat, etc.  I felt uneasy about.  I only have to ask to be filled with the wisdom of the Lord as the need arises!  I have been infilled with His wisdom every time I have asked.  I do not believe the envisions of light provide the true wisdom.  I plan to continue to ask for my needs, believing I will receive!  This helps enlightening my mind, keep it clear and on what is important.  Free from mental selfishness that causes, so much mental deficient behaviors and psychological illness!

"One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself," (Dacher, 2006, p. 447).  If we do not embark on the journey of health, how can we lead others on this most important journey?  I have studied the eight laws of health in relation to God's Word.  As I apply them to my life to flourish in health, I can share them with others.  These practices keep me free from illness, happy and whole - my wellness witness for others to observe. 

One of the practices of the integral approach that I must steer clear of is hypnosis, because this goes against my Christian faith.  For two reasons I cannot lead another in this practice: 1.) It would be hypocritical of me to lead others, where my faith cannot lead me.  2.) I do not know how to practice hypnosis, so I could damage the other person and my credibility as a practitioner.

I believe, I have an obligation to develop spiritually, physically and psychologically.  The biblical eight laws of health promote each of these to the fullest extent!  When others see that we are flourishing in each of these areas, others will desire to have a similar experience.  There is nothing like example to promote the flourishing healthful lifestyle of integral health!  Spiritual, physical and mental development is what integral health is all about and sharing the experience with others, optimal health! 

I incorporate integral health through stress management, proper nutrition, and exercise, deep breathing exercises in the fresh air, bible study and prayer, nature walks, plenty of pure water, sleep/rest, sunlight, with balance and variety in all things, and stay away from harmful substances.  Applying the principle of loving-kindness, calmness and unity consciousness through the biblical principles of the eight laws of health gives me the full spectrum of health, we have been promoting as integral health.