I've been working on the meditation practices everyday since being introduced to them. There are days that my mind really wanders, and there are times that I realize that I'm getting really good at this and the benefit from these practices are endless! The practice that seems to calm me and help me the most is on track 4, which is the Aesclepius exercise. My biggest area to work on in my integral health has to do with interpersonal relationships and how I dwell on some of the hurt they have introduced into my life. The Aesclepius exercise allows me to feel the presence of someone who as a child gave me unconditional love, hours of individual time, and all in a kind, loving, and thoughtful manner. I not only feel her supporting me through my struggles, but I can feel her strength and wisdom become a part of who I want to be when I do this exercise. It is a nice feeling :) The other practice that seems to touch on this same aspect is the Loving-Kindness practice. It reminds me to persevere in always treating others with loving-kindness no matter their role in my life. To forget and take from my mind that it really is not necessary to give any more time to negative thoughts and negative energy. Just let it go!! I will accept and reap the rewards of concentrating on this in my day, and eventually learn to accept the things I cannot control, but shape the things in my life that I can....such as the loving and supportive relationships I have in my life, foster the wonderful marriage that I'm committed to, and giving my children a loving and wise example in their life. That is all that matters, and through our meditation exercises I will welcome these things in my life and let them be!
Have an awesome week everybody......I look forward to reading everyone's blogs and getting to you a little better each week. God Bless :-) Katie
Katie,
ReplyDeleteI also really liked the loving-kindness meditation and I use is on a regular basis also, especially when I get upset or someone "upsets" me and then I remember that I can choose to feel loving kindness toward them and that is better for my health. I have really enjoyed what I have learned in this class.
Katie,
ReplyDeleteI admire your use of the Aesclepius exercise. I have had a really hard time with that one. I just don't think I am at a place where that one is going to work for me, but that doesn't mean I won't continue using the other exercises we have been learning about.
I think the loving-kindness exercises were great, and have really made a difference in my thinking. I think the whole world could benefit greatly from practicing loving-kindness!
Hi Katie-
ReplyDeleteAs always it's a pleasure reading your thoughts on your blog. I too struggle with hurtful things people may say or do on a daily basis because I have a hard time letting it go. My day can be going completely fine and stress-free and then someone says something really rude and unnecessary and it completely offsets my day. Through these exercises I have come to just let things go and not to dwell on unimportant things in my life. It sometimes is more hard some days than others but I can definitely see an improvement. So I agree with you and definitely see how beneficial these exercises are in just letting things go. Great post!!! :)
Katie,
ReplyDeleteOften we tend to allow ourselves to dwell in the hurt from others, which makes it harder to let go of its poison to our mental status. Learning these exercises of loving-kindness, and others can help us to redirect our energies towards love, peace and a sound mindset. Keep up the great work, you seem to have the concept down pack!!
Best in Health,
Gilda
I am so glad that you have found that these exercises help you in dealing with your past. Sometimes it is hard for us and our earthly bodies to forgive and forget what others have done to hurt us and just to move on. Sometimes we are looking for closure and just never seem to get the answer we need to put us at peace. I know that it is hard to except the unknown and to come to terms with the hurt. I really hope that these exercises will continue to help you and that you will be able to get rid of the negative energy and be able to hold on to the positive more.
ReplyDeleteHi Katie,
ReplyDeleteI always enjoyed reading your blog. It is interesting to read what you have to say about the exercise or practices. I have a had a hard time with some of these meditations. The ones that I have enjoyed are the loving-kindness and the subtle mind exercises. These have been helpful and I am going to continue using these on a regular basis. Good job on your blog!
Hi Katie,
ReplyDeleteI too have had problems on some days, raining in my mind and getting it to calm down. But I’ve found that the more I practice these different meditations the easier they have become. I also, having learned that teaching myself to forgive others and myself, has helped quiet my mind when I meditate and that one was very hard to learn. I wish you the best in your meditations.
Thanks,
Darlene