Okay, we are on to unit 6, and the information is still pouring in, what is shocking is how intesting the lessons have been throughout this course.
I have to say that this loving-kindness exercise was probably one of the best exercises I have done throughout this course, I have lived my entire life feeling like I am here to serve others and make a difference in this world. I think as human beings we are sometimes left with feelings that we are not proud of, we can become angry, have feelings of jealousy towards others, overall these feelings can weigh heavy on the mind, body, and spirit, this exercise was very helpful in aiding me through negative feelings, and emptying my heart of feelings that I feel that are sometimes beyond my control. Repeating the following statements, brought a me a certain level of peace and serenity.
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.
With the Integral Assessment I felt a bit scattered, however I did allow my body and mind to rest and ease into a state where I was able to release all mental activity, I have identified through this exercise that the area of my own life that needs healing is self gratification and confidence, I have spent my entire life building others up and encouraging others to reach their absolute best in life, to never settle etc, but when it comes to myself I am all to often lacking confidence and left doubting my abilities, I have identified that I am most capable of accomplishment simply by reflecting back on my life, so why the doubt? I have vowed to myself to give myself more credit, and reward myself for the accomplishments and good doing I have done in this life.
I wish you all the best going into unit 7!
Michelle
Hello Michelle,
ReplyDeleteYou say it well that we all struggle with feelings. We all deal with anger, sorrow, frustration, and so forth from time to time. But what truly is causing these feelings? Are we self inflicting them or are they inflicted from others? The assessment exercise enabled us to learn to look deep within ourselves to see if we can stop the issues that are taunting us on a near daily basis. The intent of this is to refocus ourselves to bring release from the stress that hackles our day. I knew that I struggle with stress, but looking at what I do that could be increasing that stress was very important. I know that if I focus more on one thing at a time instead of an overabundance of things, I will be able to lessen my stress and increase my health.