I didn't really like or find any benefit from the universal loving kindness exercise. Repeating four lines for ten minutes really didn't do much for me at all; I found it boring and not helpful but maybe it's because I am still new to connecting to my inner self.
The integral assessment was interesting; I chose psychospiritual as my aspect of my life that is lacking. I chose this because for one it's one of the most underdeveloped areas that we have read about in our book and similar to that I have not explored that side of myself too much and am just starting to. I have meditated a few times; still working on it, I finally went to my first yoga class too. It was actually hot yoga; I enjoyed it and would like to keep both those up.
Hi Nick! I can see how the first exercise did not do it for you. I am pretty much the same way and it is hard for me to concentrate and focus on meditation exercises. The room around me may be quiet but my mind is never still. I try to focus and I start thinking about lunch tomorrow or the next assignment I am going to work on.
ReplyDeleteSo what does "hot" yoga consist of? I keep saying I was going to try to start yoga to help me relax my mind and body and I need to also focus more on meditation as I have noticed since in this class that my integral health is not as good as I once thought. It is great that you are participating in mediation and yoga. Keep it up!
Courtney J.
Hot yoga is normal yoga just with the heat in the room turned up. I was sweating quite a bit to say the least. Give it a shot!
DeleteI would agree with your statement, until about two or three minutes into it. I then felt sudden relaxation, felt my mind slow down, and thought about my priorities and goals. I also chose the same aspect of underdevelopment, the psychospiritual. I feel like I need to practice mindfulness before I can develop this aspect much more. Great blog!
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Hello Nick,
ReplyDeleteDo you think that you have reach your level of happiness, great health, and wholeness in your life? The loving-kindness ten minutes exercise for me was to reflect on how I can stop worrying to achieve health, happiness, and wholeness and how I can assist other as well. I also, though it brought a lot of emotions to the surface for me, because I struggle with things that hold me back from love and love equals happiness in most aspects. The integral assessment really help everyone I see get in tune with their psychospiritual side; which I want to be more sound minded too, so I think mediation is a good way to develop more and connect on a deeper level. Keep up the good work on your blog!
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post, it was honest and made allot of good points. At first I found these exercise tedious, boring, and well I just didn't want to do them because after all how will that help me? So I know where you are coming from, however, this one I actually felt a connection to. I think the deal with the exercises is to find the one that fits you the best and roll with it. For me I find meditation hard but really like yoga. Like it states in the readings though everything takes time and these techniques wont work over night. Thank you for your post I really enjoyed reading.
I find that when an individual's inner self is a bully than it is hard to give yourself the loving kindness that you need. I have been meditating for years but have just recently been able to unwind and not let my chaotic mind take over. I wish you luck in your journey inward and hope you can find the loving kindness needed to succeed.
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