Wednesday, January 16, 2013
blog 6
1. I found the universal loving kindness practice beneficial. It was very calming. What made it even better were my surroundings I was in a quiet room watching the snow fall. It was easier for me to think loving kind thoughts of strangers in general than to think of people I know and do not like.
2-3. I found the exercise and assessment process to be somewhat confusing and hard to follow. I found it easier to take on small section at a time. I discovered that I did not want to focus on areas of my life that are a problem.The area I chose to be a focus of growth and development is interpersonal because I let things bother me very easily which causes me stress. I need to concentrate on this area of my life and try to control it before I can move on to other areas. Meditation and Yoga are two activities that I can implement to foster greater wellness in this area.
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Hello Lisa,
ReplyDeleteI found that it could be difficult to focus on the many thoughts they list to say and work through. Definately focusing on one thing at a time to me give me more time to reflect on the solutions and ways to change to benefit a more positive and less stress lifestyle. I have found the subtle mind to be my favorite exercise currently. It is truely the first time I have been able to clear my mind. Thanks for sharing. : } Erika Schafer
Hi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteI'm in your class and was wondering if you could tell me why you didn't want to focus on the areas that are a problem? I'm not asking what the areas are just why you didn't want to focus on them?
Rob
I understand how others dont want to look at the bad in thier lives but what I have found that we must address them in order to see advancment in human flourishing. We must confront our problems head on and assess what need to change in order to grow. I would reccomend using the strenghts from others areas in your life to help overcome the waeker areas in your life.
ReplyDeleteHey Lisa - it is ok to have areas to work on that is what makes us us. Sometimes we do not like what we hear and that is ok too. Don't let that bother you.
ReplyDeleteOne thing you might want to try is also breathing techniques. I too get stressed by others and that is because I allow it. I have found that when people disappoint me for whatever reason it is a reflection of them and not me. Good Luck -
Lil
Hi Lisa
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you found the exercise relaxing. It is good to know ways to help ourselves relax.
I am also struggling with a personal relationship. I want to think good thoughts for the person yet realize I cannot change them. I know for me it is stressful and I decided I just have to accept the way they are and not let it affect my life. This does mean practicing loving kindness and a lot of relaxation techniques. I hope you can find a way to work with the people you need to work on. Maybe just finding acceptance for them will help.