Sunday, January 9, 2011
Loving Kindness
This is my second attempt to post, I had technical difficulties after I had typed everything so I guess I will learn to save everything before I submit it. Ironically, I completed this exercise twice as well. When I completed the exercise the first time I was distracted and did not feel that I had gained anything from it. So, I decided that I would try again and the second time felt much more beneficial. Before starting the exercise again I took precautions to assure that I would be relaxed for it and focus on the exercise without distractions. I completed the exercise the second time after everyone in the house was asleep while I drank a cup of citrus tea. I found my second attempt worked much better and would recommend that anyone that had trouble with the exercise try the same thing. This was a great exercise despite the annoying voice over that was not at all calming. I loved how the relaxation exercise not only instructed us to draw in loving-kindness to our heart but to also draw in another's sorrow into our heart to ease their pain. I would definitely recommend this to someone but I would warn them about the not so calming voice.
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ReplyDeleteI know isn't it difficult to just find some quiet time to do these exercises. I too have found that I make a few attempts per week to get these done, but what a benefit when I finally do. I've tried to lock myself in every room of the house, next I will try the closet if I have too. I think you are correct taht this exercise was great to be able to learn how to draw in loving-kindness from someone close to us and then take in someones pain and turn it into love and send it out to them. I think this was a great exercise to do and learn from. Can't wait to read more.
i understand about the distractions but it does help after finding some actual quiet time. It took me three tries the first time to listen through the whole exercise. I have the distractions of a mom and animals and hubby, i dont have kids yet but i know how they can be, i am an auntie and i also babysit sometimes. Bless your heart for trying because i think the whole point is to try to just get some quiet time to relieve yourself of all the stress and when you do it makes all the difference in the world. at least it did for me
ReplyDeleteMy one and only problem is I just cant seem to focus. My mind is running a mile a minute each and every time I try to sit down and do it, and then if I do have a moment where I dont think of anything its the sounds, if its not the focet dripping, its the constand running of the toilet or better yet the temperature isnt right. So needless to say I wont give up because as I said before on another post I too want to feel the peace and tranquility that everyone is experienceing.
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