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I found this exercise a little harder to stay focused (probably due to being sick). I did notice though, and this is quite interesting so listen up, that when listening to the track on the cd and trying to visualize My sickness left me for the time. I didn't feel nausiated, my nose wasn't running, I didn't sneeze, and my pounding headache had left me momentarily. HOW CRAZY IS THAT?!
When visualizing sending love out to others I was picturing sucking in a grey fog and letting out little 3D red hearts floating towards the other people. I couldn't get the same sensation towards trying to love myself. I can't quite grasp the reason for this. I know I care for others. I don't have an enemy or anyone that I even dislike. I don't think negatively about others, yet I have so much negative feelings about myself. I will continue to do this exercise the rest of the week and I will let you know If perhaps I can "change".
Mental workout is keeping your psychological health at its best- which in turn benefits both the spiritual and physical states of our lives (remember they are all connected). We have to understand how our own personal thoughts come about and how we react to them. Once we figure that part out we can work on bettering those thoughts. I can implement mental workouts by aknowledging when I repond negatively to my own thoughts. First I will notice what and why I am thinking a certain way- then I will open my mind up and let that thought travel through other ways that I can percieve the certain situation. I think this is the best first step.
Today was my daughters 3rd birthday. She is feeling much better today (not sick to the belly and no headache) I on the other hand am at the worst part of the illness. I could have slept in today, been a big grumpy head, and stayed in the house BUT I got up, fixed myself up as best I could and took my daughter to the horse stables to see the ponies. When I felt like laying down and crying I sucked it up and looked to a higher being and said "not a funny joke" as I laughed:)
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Aly,
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you felt better. You put your mind and energy elswhere and poof! You were a new person. It is amazing how the mind body connection works isn't it? I hope you are feeling better! Keep working on that mind body connection so you will start feeling even better. Happy birthday to your daughter!
Amanda
Aly,
ReplyDeleteI hope this comment finds you in much better health. When I am doing my loving-kindness exercise today, I will be sending you love and health in 3D hearts.
Funny that you should mentioned that was how you visualized sending out good health and love during the exercise because that is exactly what I did too!
When the CD mentioned enemies, I had several faces popped up. Guess I need to let that go and work on loving-kindness towards them. Boy! I really do know how to hold a grudge. Note to self: Must work on letting go of past wrongs.
Well, keep on practicing as I will be doing the same thing. This exercise was pretty difficult for me but hoping with more practice I can get better.
Happy Birthday to your sweet daughter.
Maggie
Hi Aly,
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better!!! I love your visualization!! The red hearts are a great idea. I had some trouble with staying focused too. I think I need a lot of work on this particular area. After reading your post I thought about my experience a little more, and I agree, I don't have negative feeling toward many people, (sadly I can't say none)but am very hard on myself. Sounds like a several of us are in the same boat. I see Maggie had some trouble too. But, it is exercise after all, and just like the physical, it needs constant work and dedication. Happy B-day to your daughter, and hopes for a healthier week.
GOOD JOB, I HOPE YOUR FEELING BETTER. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT YOUR TONE IS WHAT MAKES PEOPLE SAY YOU HAVE ATTITUDE. I AM TRYING THIS WEEK NOT TO SET A TONE IN THE WAY I SPEAK, LISTEN AND ACT TOWARDS OTHERS. I WISH YOU THE BEST AND PLEASE STAY HEALTHY.
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