Unit 6! This week has been
chaotic for me! Finding enough (quiet) time to practice these meditations and
assessments has been difficult.
I found the Loving Kindness
exercise very straightforward and enlightening. I especially liked the idea
that I was almost ‘praying’ for others, but not addressing a specific religion,
but rather the universe in general.
I also liked the simplicity of
asking myself for the answers to questions such as, ‘What aspect is the source
of my difficulty; psychospiritual, biological, interpersonal, or worldly?’ I
feel like I need to focus attention on both biological, because of my
pregnancy, and also interpersonal.
Beginning my focus on
biological development, I can direct my attention towards eating even more
nutritiously, and also on finding the time for more activity; such as swimming,
walking, and strength training that is appropriate during my pregnancy.
Additionally, I think evolving
my family connections will help me during this time as well. Family is so
important to me, and I need to reconnect to many family members!
I think this is a great
start to my development!
Hi Rocki,
ReplyDeleteI think this weeks exercises was a great start in helping us help ourselves along with helping others. Each one made me really take a long hard look at what is going on in my life and how I can nourish my life.
Even though this week was chaotic for you I think it is wonderful that you were able to figure out what you wanted to develop in your life. Family is so important in our lives that sometimes we don't even realize it and I think it is awesome that you want to reconnect. Because I believe in the end of anything all we have is family.
I hope you have a great calm week:-)
Cindy
Rocki, I too know the feeling of not having time to think straight never the less find quite time alone with distractions. I really liked the response you provided; if everyone had the courage to pray universally for the embitterment of others I feel, the world would be a much different yet better place for us all. Eating healthy and taking care of your self is necessary because of the life you are growing. I found that with my wife and I's busy schedule she being pregnant like you does not find the time to take care of herself. This is a worry of mine but because I am not around very much, I cannot make sure of this and it defiantly adds stress and anxiety to me. I am starting a new plan that she is going to start with me to not only add to our time together but also to get healthier. Thanks for your post, Sam
ReplyDeleteRocki I think that is one of the biggest things pregnancy can do for someone. One it makes you want to be healthy all around and second it makes you realize the importance of family. Family is so important, especially when it comes to welcoming a new life into the world.
ReplyDeleteI like how you explained the Loving Kindness exercise as like a prayer for other people. It definitely does feel like that. I am on Facebook, like most of you, and I am so amazed how many people come together to help a family or child simply by prayer or if one is not religious they can use this exercise. I am a fan of one page for a little boy who has TBI and to see the people respond quickly as soon as his mom posts an update just blows my mind. In this world of craziness, there are still many people who care for the greater good of others. I may just begin using this exercise for the purpose of helping others that I don't even truly know.