This unit's practice of loving kindness was beneficial to me. I think I need more practice with it to truly experience it wholly. I liked the idea of focusing on love and kindness towards myself and others. When the part came up about thinking of someone who is suffering and how I can help, focusing on it; I thought of when my own father was dying of cancer and living in my home. We cared for him together as a family and it was difficult emotionally, although I would not have had it any other way. I thought how this would have been a helpful practice for me at that time. I would recommend this to others, I think on whatever level you can use this idea of loving kindness it can only help you.
The mental workout is what it is to practice with yourself daily, using your mind for spiritual growth. An hour day seems like a stretch (for me at least). If I can find 15 mins a day to workout my mind and practice these meditations I believe I will notice results.
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ReplyDeleteVery great post I think it always important to stick together as family. Your post was truly inspiring, and to truly have love in your heart for others can take you a long way.
Jasmine
Excellent post, Kim. I agree that this exercise was beneficial and that I also need more practice. Being able to take time and just focus on love and feelings towards ourselves and others really makes us aware of it. I know that I do not always think about others and it just does not cross my mind. It is not that I do not care but, more that I am not aware. I am extremely sorry to hear about your father but, I can tell it has made you stronger person and you have grown. Completing the mental workouts can really help us improve our lives. Great post again and have an excellent week!
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