Two Practices To Be Most Beneficial

I think the loving kindness and the mediation ones have been the most beneficial to me.  I liked the loving kindness because it reminded me that if I want someone to be loving and kind to me, I must first be loving and kind to them.  I must remember that there are other people out there in the world who are suffering while I am truly blessed.  What can I do to help them or make an impact in the community where I live.  I want people to look at me and see that I am loving and kind.

The second is mediation.  This type of practice makes me take a step back from daily life and be still.  It makes my mind rest, my body and my spirit.  I can reflect on good thoughts and experiences and store them away for future needs.

I have enjoyed this class, and I sincerely think it will help me when I go to deal with people and their health and nutrition issues.



Ann

New Personal Blog!

If you want to keep following me after this term, feel free to follow one or both my blogs!




Lady Loves Coffee


or


Nutrition In A Pinch





Best to everyone!


Ann

Meeting Aesclepius

I kind of had a hard time finding a face to go with this person.  I spent the first time doing the exercise trying to come up with someone or a visual image of someone that I missed the whole thing and had to listen again.  The second time around I still just could not do it, put a face in that space.  I ended up just thinking of a big white cloud that lead me around and guided me.

I believe I am getting more spiritually well, some of it is the class and the other part of it is me taking the time to pray, mediate on God's word, and having some peace and quite in my life.  It has helped tremendously!  I am going to keep spending everyday, if not every other day, having time for me, to be still, listening to my mind, body and spirit, so I can tell what is going on.

One cannot lead another where on has not gone himself.  If you have never experienced something, how can you give advice on the subject?  You can, but will you be taken seriously?  I want to be taken like I know what I am talking about, not some fly by night quack who is just there to put my time in or to get a pay check.

I want to be a well rounded person; professionally and personally.  I want people to look at me, see what I do and realize that yes, I can help them, and I will.  I need to make sure that I am up to par in all of these areas of my life too.

This has been a wonderful class.  I am learning such important things, that I would of never thought of before.  I greatly appreciate everyones feedback and support!

Until next time!!


Ann

Loving Kindness and Assessment Unit 6, over half way done!

I can not believe that we are over half way done with this term already!  Time goes by so fast.  When I stop and think about it, I realize that I still haven't taken much time for relaxing, mediation, or loving myself with some loving kindness.  This is something I really need to work into my life.  I can and do see the benefit of it when I do it!

Now, on to week 6 and things we need to do!

I like the thoughts to think ( if that makes sense) on page 93:

May all individuals gain freedom from suffering
May all individuals find sustained health, happiness and wholeness
May I assist all individuals in gaining freedom from suffering
May I assist all individuals in finding health, happiness and wholeness

This IS exactly what I want to do!  When I started my first blog  LADY LOVES COFFEE, the whole point was to help people find their healthy, happy life!  I think that if we really care about people we will do everything mentioned above to the best of our ability!


I think I am ready for growth in all areas of my life, I am a knowledge seeker, and learning means growth!  Sometimes I do have a hard time just sitting and being still, because there is so much to do, in such a short amount of time!  I need to go go go!  Do do do!  Sometimes I might not handle situations that best because I want to fix it now or see it come to a closure soon.  This is another area of development that I need to look into:)  If I could get myself a little better in balance, have some calm abiding mojoing in my life, I might be doing better!!


See you on the blogs!

Ann

Subtle Mind

Loving kindess is all about loving everyone, including yourself.  Subtle mind is about getting your mind under control.  Controlling your thoughts, not grasping and clinging at random thoughts that fly thru your mind.  Your mind is clear, focused and quiet.  Sometimes we need to just stop and listen to what our mind, body and spirit is telling us, instead of grasping at straws and running hither and tither.  

I thought that the exercises were very similar.  They both involved breathing, relaxing and focusing on oneself.  I honestly have a hard time doing both.  I really need to learn to focus, but when I am just "sitting" here, listening to some lady speak, I think of all the things I could be doing.  This is where I need to learn to focus my thoughts, clear my mind, and love myself enough to just be still for a bit!  Why is that so hard!?  Surely, I am not the only person who deals with this madness?  

I know that if I go for awhile without spending time in God's word, praying, or just meditating, then I feel like I am about ready to fall apart!  I need that refreshing, that rejuvenating of my spirit in order for my body and mind to feel free and lifted of burdens.  Sometimes, I let myself go a long time with out that refreshing because I let "life" get in the way.  I have to work, work out, shop at the grocery store, do laundry, dishes, homework, blogs, my son's school things, sports, rental property issues, bills to pay.  I need to sleep at sometime!  I get drained, then I don't have the energy to recharge my batteries!  I need to not let myself get this way, but sometimes it happens before I even realize it!  

I know that if I am not mentally or spiritually upbeat or well, I don't feel good on the whole.  I may go through the motions, but on the inside something is missing.  It is so important to take care of yourself in all areas of your life.  Your mind, body and spirit are so in tune with each other, they depend on each other.  

Keep on loving others and yourself!

Until next time!