The two practices that I have determined to be the
most beneficial are the Loving Kindness and Visualization practice. The Loving Kindness practice gives me the
feeling of letting go of the negative feelings I have within myself and
developing a space for opening my mind and soul to loving myself and others. It
has taught me how to accept peace within myself and to experience awareness of
my thoughts and actions. As I practice
Loving Kindness I am learning to not only invite a positive energy into myself
but to feel that same energy with or about those I encounter and associate
myself with.
The Visualization exercise made me aware of how
healthy one can feel as they visualize something good. Visualizing brought out the happiness I have
inside myself. When focusing on
something positive and meaningful in your life it gives off such a good
feeling. A feeling of joy that is so
refreshing it makes you feel that you’re reliving the moment again. Implementing this exercise will keep me reminded
of what it feels like knowing that happiness on my mind helps keep the mind,
body and soul healthy.
Lori
Lori:
ReplyDeleteSo very true we have to love our self before we can share the to others. It states int he Bible to do unto others as you would have others to do unto you, so I believe we have to experience it before we can share it with others. This is why it is so important for us as health educators or teachers that we live what we teach. We can not take others there is we have not been there our selves. You are on your way to a great journey so keep up the good work.
God be with you
Jackie
Lori,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post. I truly enjoyed it and am so happy for you. The Loving Kindness has been the hardest thing for me however, I believe I am now getting a grasp on it. Hearing the way you speak about brings much optimisim to me and I hope one day soon I get to where you are.
Peace ~ Robin
Hello Lori! We have something in common! I also found the loving kindness and the visualization the best two that works best for me. I like to do the mediation as well. I love to close my eyes and visualize about things. I agree that loving kindness was a feeling of letting go.
ReplyDeleteYou picked 2 very great exercises!! I think the Loving Kindness seems to be a favorite and that makes me so happy! If we can stay in a place of loving kindness, what an amazing world this would be! Plus, we would all be so healthy, spiritually, physically, and mentally!
ReplyDeleteThe visualization is another great one because we get to choose something meaningful to us and then use it in our meditation. If it were just something that was used to focus on, it wouldn't mean the same to everyone.
I have loved this class, so much so, that I have doubted my major at times! HA! : )
Great job!
Anne Roush