One
of the most difficult issues with this exercise was finding a place where I
would not be disturbed and could be at peace for 15 minutes. After reading and listening to the recordings
I attempted to implement what I learned.
I found this very difficult. I
have a difficult time trying to grasp what it is that I feel. Additionally, I found it very difficult to
understand what others feel. When I
attempted to grasp how I feel or felt, I didn’t know, I felt as though my mind
kept asking me why I wanted to know and that I could not figure it out until I
was able to answer the “whys.”
Unfortunately, even those questions eluded me. However, when I attempted to feel what
others, I fell short. I could understand
or comprehend what others feel or felt.
I became irritated, and I could not differentiate of what was irritating
to me. Then I discovered what it was,
negative energy, I am surrounded by those who a transmitting huge volumes of
negative energy. A mental workout is similar to a physical workout, but one is
working out the mind in the sense of expanding consciousness. Research indicates that we can “evolve our psychospiritual
life and access its capacities and resources” with daily practice (Dacher. 2006). One should practice daily for atleast 5
minutes but optimately 15 minutes to achieve progression. Thank you for reading; I look forward to reading your replies.
Aaron
Dacher, E. (2006). Integral
Health: the path to human flourishing. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic Health
Publications, Inc.
Aaron,
ReplyDeleteAt times I felt like you. That is why I thought I might not have gotten the results that were intended. I found though that for me it had to be from my perspective. I have been dealing with some issues from others that needed my help so I guess it made it easier. Also, their issues were a result of hanging out with others so I just let myself love on those that needed help as I saw it. While my loving kindness may not directly help them, it made me feel better to relieve the stress I felt they needed relieved. Does that make sense?
A daily routine is definitely beneficial and that supports the mental workout for a better mind, body, and soul. My psychological well being will be better off.
Elicia
Yes you make total sense. Loving kindness... that is a huge step. Not because of ego or anything like that, its more of a sense of vulnerability and getting hurt. But, I guess that is where faith comes in. Thank you for the advise and your kind words.
DeleteAaron