Hello class,
This meditation was different. I enjoyed the ocean and the wave sound in the background and the soft flute music. In fact, I became quite relaxed. There were less instructions to follow and we could chose our own focus point. Just to close my eyes took me to calm-abiding. The witnessing mind came along with the breathing in preparation for the meditation. I don't know if it was because I had been doing school work and was ready for a break away or if the technique kicked in that quick. I did feel and transitioned through the stages. Mastering the transition was quick for me but I am not sure if it was suppose to be that quick. In fact, I became so relaxed I felt a nod or sleepy feeling. I enjoyed it. By the way, today was the second time I completed this exercise because the first time was last week and was not sure what I experience.
Showing posts with label Unit 4 Loving Kindness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Unit 4 Loving Kindness. Show all posts
Monday, January 14, 2013
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Unit 4 - Loving Kindness
Hello all,
I completed the Loving Kindness exercise. This was an interesting experience. Venturing into the unknown for the first time can be challenging. It was different from any type of exercise practiced or tried before. It was relaxing but also thought provoking because of the instructions to focus on specific ideas. This made the practice beneficial because I had to tune out all other activity and channel into the area directed. I would recommend this process to others but not sure if they would be able t follow if not familiar with contemplative practice or psychospiritual development.
The concept of mental workout is more than rest, relaxation and meditation. It consists of exercising our mind with stimulating activities similar to physical exercise for the body strength and fitness. It requires a moderate but sustained effort of clearing the mind of cares and worries practiced daily and with perserverance.
To begin implementing this process in my psychological health I would learn more about the technique, practice daily as instructed in this text reading, and search out available resources in order to become more familiar and acquire the needed tools or learn process to apply the process. If anyone has suggestions, please feel free to share. Thanks and happy blogging.
Dru
I completed the Loving Kindness exercise. This was an interesting experience. Venturing into the unknown for the first time can be challenging. It was different from any type of exercise practiced or tried before. It was relaxing but also thought provoking because of the instructions to focus on specific ideas. This made the practice beneficial because I had to tune out all other activity and channel into the area directed. I would recommend this process to others but not sure if they would be able t follow if not familiar with contemplative practice or psychospiritual development.
The concept of mental workout is more than rest, relaxation and meditation. It consists of exercising our mind with stimulating activities similar to physical exercise for the body strength and fitness. It requires a moderate but sustained effort of clearing the mind of cares and worries practiced daily and with perserverance.
To begin implementing this process in my psychological health I would learn more about the technique, practice daily as instructed in this text reading, and search out available resources in order to become more familiar and acquire the needed tools or learn process to apply the process. If anyone has suggestions, please feel free to share. Thanks and happy blogging.
Dru
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