Hey Class,
I completed the Loving Kindness exercise and wanted to share my findings. I must admit my heart beat rapidly in anticipation not knowing what to expect. However, when I heard the soothing voice of the narrator and the gentle ocean waves, as on cue I began to breath in and out until my heart rate slowed.
You see this exercise is very similar to my practice of prayer which I do when I awaken every morning. I first think of my love ones, then my extended family (friends), and the world. The sick and shutin, the young people and just everybody. I pray for strength, wisdom and knowledge. To help those that I can, I pray for salvation and healing. I think of my little grandson. He is so energetic, curious about everything and wants to learn.
When I finished, I was so relaxed, smiling from the inside out and very peaceful. My description of a mental workout is bringing to bear images of loved ones and other issues, training the mind to absorb the good and release the negative. We as humans often get stuck but the key for me is to let go and let God!
Iris
I completed the Loving Kindness exercise and wanted to share my findings. I must admit my heart beat rapidly in anticipation not knowing what to expect. However, when I heard the soothing voice of the narrator and the gentle ocean waves, as on cue I began to breath in and out until my heart rate slowed.
You see this exercise is very similar to my practice of prayer which I do when I awaken every morning. I first think of my love ones, then my extended family (friends), and the world. The sick and shutin, the young people and just everybody. I pray for strength, wisdom and knowledge. To help those that I can, I pray for salvation and healing. I think of my little grandson. He is so energetic, curious about everything and wants to learn.
When I finished, I was so relaxed, smiling from the inside out and very peaceful. My description of a mental workout is bringing to bear images of loved ones and other issues, training the mind to absorb the good and release the negative. We as humans often get stuck but the key for me is to let go and let God!
Iris
I too like the ocean sound it was very relaxing. I like your morning prayer, it is nice to start the day with good thoughts and not with thoughts of how am I going to make it through the day.
ReplyDeleteIris,
ReplyDeleteYou actually pointed out a really important concept! This exercise, in a sense, is much like prayer. Although it is different than what we know as traditional prayer, the concept is much the same. We learn through prayer to acknowledge our struggles and the struggles of those around us and accept them as our own and ask for guidance to help ourselves and others. I agree with you that it was very relaxing over all. At first is a little much to take in but very beneficial once it is over.
Have a good evening!
Hello Iris,
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice reading your post. I am glad you make time for prayer in your life and find this exercise beneficial. I could feel the joy in your post, it made me smile. Well done.