Greetings Everyone,
My meditation practices are going very well and I have noticed that I am able to stay focused with a still mind for longer periods of time. I have been able to devote a little bit of time each morning before my kids get up so that I can enjoy total silence. Some days I only have about 10 minutes available, but I do make sure I take that time just for me.
I enjoyed this latest exercise "Meeting Aesclepius". I couldn't think of an actual person I know so I visualized Gandalf from Lord of The Rings. I know that seems pretty funny and my husband laughed at me, but he is wise, calm, and I see him as a very compassionate man. It was a nice experience to see the transfer of his wisdom to myself as if he was giving me the key to my happiness. I think that I will be sharing this one with a few people who may feel they lack this inner wisdom and perhaps it may make them see that they have incredible possibilities within them.
I think that the saying, "one cannot lead another where one has not gone himself", means that we simply must have a grasp on something before we can teach any one else. As a professional I can't expect my clients to carry out these practices if I myself do not practice and believe in their benefit. I do fee that there is a certain obligation to practice what you preach and to be responsible for your own well-being.
Peace out,
Lauren
Hi Lauren,
ReplyDeleteI think that is great that you are taking time daily for yourself and meditation. I can only imagine how much it has helped you. Good for you! I also felt that this week's exercise was a really good one. I will say I was a little surprised to read that you couldn't think of anyone to visualize, which is fine, I just hadn't expected to read that from anyone but I don't know why. I guess for me personally its because I have always had people that I idolize, and look up to because it was really my way of growing and learning. However, I do think that Gandolph's character is wise, calm and compassionate as well. Have a great day!
I have several people in my life who I could have pictured I suppose, but I wanted someone who didn't really hold any connection to me personally for some reason. Part of my crazy :)
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Gandalf! Thanks hilarious! I love that you choose Gandalf as your wise warrior to connect with. I loved the Lord of the Rings Trilogy! You are right about his ability project compassion and wisdom and I think that's what we all want to do with the lessons we learn here in this class. I think it is wonderful that you want to share this exercise with others because it is quite a wonderful and enlightening experience to feel that level of wisdom radiate through us all!
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ReplyDeleteI pretty much love that you get it...thank you for your response :)
I think you chose a great person for your focus. I chose my mom and this is what helped me to focus. I agree that in order for us to help our clients achieve what we are trying to teach them we must believe in it too. i like what you said about a person is responsible for their own well being and I believe it to be true. I think that for us to help our clients achieve integral health we must also achieve it ourselves.
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