The two practices that I have found the most beneficial are the Loving-Kindness and the subtle mind meditations. I have found that with the loving-kindness meditation it is helping me to bring love and life into my life for myself, my family and for others in general. I know that for a very long time I have been closed off to people and letting them in is not something that I do. I found that this class has really opened my eyes and know that yes I can still remain independant even when asking for help. I found that the subtle mind meditations were great for quieting my mind. Most days I feel like I and my mind are going a 100 miles a min. It is nice to slow down and take a breath and take life in.
I am finding that if I can do either of these meditations on a daily basis it will help me to slow down and realize that it will all be ok. Taking it moment by moment. I know that if I can do these meditations that I know it will also help me with my short term memory. This is because I will be able to focus on the task at hand and not on the dozen other things that need to be done as well.
I am also connecting better with a friend of mine who actually got me to take this class. To step outside my box and take a chance, make a change. I am finding it has been very beneficial to me to take this class. Helping me to see who I am and where I need to go. Learning-a beautiful thing.
Stacey Clark
It's pretty awesome that a class can have that affect on you. It sounds like you have a great friend to recommend it to you. You know, it is okay to ask for help. I fully understand how you feel. You want to be independent. But I have learned in life that a big part of being independent is being responsible enough to utilize all of your resources. Asking for help can be your greatest resource at times. Just hang in there, and you'll get where you're going.
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Hi Stacey,
ReplyDeleteSubtle mind is one of my favorites too. I feel it helps clear my mind so that I can come back prepared to make decisions. I did like the loving-kindness too but it was not one of my favorites. I think I just need to practice more with it. I can related to not allowing people in our lives for help. It can kind of feel that we are incapable of doing things ourselves. I am glad that this class helped you with that. I think this is a great way for me to look it too because I can sometimes look unfriendly and this could be a way to keep people away. Thank you for sharing
Hi Stacy,
ReplyDeleteI too thought the loving-kindness exercise was one of my favorites. It's a good feeling to be able to porject love and kindness onto someone, even if they are undeserving. It also sounds like you have a very good friend that suggested this class. I'm glad that you have enjoyed it so much and learned things from it as well. I enjoyed reading your blog.
-Megan
Hi Stacey, your blog this time is the best you have ever written. It put a huge smile on my face to read how much you are learning. For you to realize that you can remain independent and still ask for help is a massive step for you and one I am so glad you have learned. You have so many obstacles in your path, but, your attitude has become so much more positive and these meditations are helping you in so many areas. Thank goodness you followed your friend's advice!
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