The universal loving kindness exercise was quick and easy. It is kind of like a mantra that you chant to keep a positive attitude and get in the right mind set. I particularly don't like the specific wordage of the exercise, but I get the point, and know where it's headed. I personally, would have used my own phrases for that type of exercise. Nevertheless I feel more positive after doing it.
The integral assessment was a good exercise because this was where we can analyze our personal lives, and make changes to improve in a area where we feel weak with. The area I wanted to focus on was interpersonal because I want to be more involved with my friends and family. Lately, I have become more detached to the people I am close to, and I think I could work on becoming a better person by staying in touch more. Also, I felt I needed to meet new people, so I should become more social when the situation arises.
Mike,
ReplyDeleteYou & I have a lot in common. I am not social either. I prefer to be alone but know this is not the most productive I can be. In fact, I would almost prefer to be in a room of strangers than in a room filled with people I know. Being in school, working and raising children is a busy life to have but still I find myself thirsting for something new. I am grateful for this exercise and the previous ones as it is teaching me that there is nothing "wrong" with me. I am just incomplete and teh best way to become whole it to become healthier, mind, body, & spirit.
Best of luck in your endeavors.
Hi Mike,
ReplyDeleteI also would like to work on my interpersonal. For some reason I have a lot of drama going on in my immediate family and I'd like for it to be done with and figured out. I too would have like to have chosen different words for the loving-kindness exercise. It is what it is though. I could do this in the future however if I needed a little mental uplifting.
I enjoy reading your posts.
Hi Mike,
ReplyDeleteI think the universal loving kindness exercise was great because I believe saying things aloud it can be easier to embody and believe. Personally I didn’t say those exact words because I couldn’t remember them all, but I went along the lines of what it was getting at.
That’s really good that your integral assessment was productive and you learned the area you needed to focus on. I also have a hard time meeting new people and keeping friendships only because I do not feel like I need people around me all the time, only close family and friends. The first step is just getting out there and talking to neighbors, coworkers, and people that walk by.
Nellie