I have a hard time trying to determine which two of the exercises that I like best, and which ones I will continue to use. I feel that they are all beneficial and enjoy doing them all.
I know that the exercise that we practiced this week and the loving kindness exercises were the ones that made me feel like I could stay there in that state all day. I truly feel great after I do them, but the reason I enjoy them so much is because of the love that I can feel radiating from myself all day after practice. It feels so awesome! I also feel less stressed and less fearful. I find myself continuously saying, 'do and say it with love and intention'. This reminder every so often during my day, has started to become a habit. One that I can say that I am happy about.
I feel the same way Angela. All of them are great and beneficial exercises. I have to remind myself how great I feel and why I need to do them. That inner peace and calmness is what keeps me mellowed out. I enjoy meditating in the morning to really feel that inner calmness and "why" when I venture to work, because work really kills my morning mellow. IT keeps me balanced and I can really feel a difference when I do practice and when I do not.
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Hey Angela,
ReplyDeleteI agree that all the practices introduced to us is very beneficial toward every aspect of our lives if we so choose to use the practices and continue them daily. I think you are right about the loving-kindness practice it is by far the best way to turn those hard days and negative attitudes around into a more positive mind and heart frame. I think by practicing them daily just like brushing your teeth it does become a habit and a very good one at that. Glad to hear your stress levels and confidence instead of fear has brought you peace and happiness!
I think you made a very good observation here; when these practices are done whole heartily there benefits last long after the actual meditation, they transform our mind and our abilities. I think, I, we, people in general, can recognize that physical activity has benefits well beyond the actual workout, yet we don't recognize that these mind practices have a wealth of benefits that filter into out life. I think for me, even though this has been the focus of this class, this intimate understanding of our innate abilities, still can leave me a bit in awe of the powerful effect these practices can have in my daily life.
ReplyDeleteChristine M. Campanella Dixon
Hello Angela,
ReplyDeleteI also found loving-kindness to be beneficial because it is a selfless act that provides you with a sense of inner-peace and happiness. It feels good to put another persons needs before your own and I was able to incorporate the loving kindness with prayer which is my preferred form of meditation.
Demetrius Cooper
Angela,
ReplyDeleteI think that it is great that you will benefit from both practices. I happened to like the subtle mind practice better. I realized that I needed to quiet my mind.