The meditation exercise this week was again one that I enjoyed. I surprised myself in that I became so relaxed and so in tune to my breath, that I was actually startled when the woman's voice come back in the audio clip. I would still say that the loving kindness exercise was the most enjoyable for me. I struggle with trying to come up with reasons why, but I will start with because it was the one that moved me the most. It was very emotional and made me look at myself in ways I have not done in the past. It also made me realize how strongly I felt about things that are changing in my life and how comfortable I am about those changes. These are aspects that I would not have looked at so deeply had it not been for that exercise.
This week's exercise was wonderful and made me realize for the first time in my life that I can let go of thoughts and stresses. I really did believe this was impossible for me. So again, an experience that taught me something about myself, which at my age, really makes me take pause realizing I do not know everything about myself. Sometimes this can be overwhelming, but it has been an experience that I should have taken on many years ago.
Spiritual health. to me, is the completes total health. One can be physically fit, eat right, have no questions about their mental capacities, their position in life, no stresses about anything, but still be unhealthy. Spiritual health gives you a piece of mind and calmness that nothing else can. It teaches you the most basic aspects of being human: kindness, compassion, love, understanding; the things that truly matter. You can own any material thing in this world, but without the ability to appreciate and share with someone, you really have nothing. Just how I feel...
I hope everyone has a great week, and I look forward to sharing...
Julie C.
Hey Julie,
ReplyDeleteI agree that the subtle mind was an enjoyable exercise this week. Glad to see it brought out those thoughts and stresses from within you and remember anything is possible. We are all in this big world continuously learning from one thing to another no matter where we are or how old we feel. Soak up each experience with the knowledge you learned and share with the world. Thanks for sharing and have a great week too!
Julie,
ReplyDeleteHow right you are, even with material things we can feel lonely without someone to share with. It's not easy and it takes time and you can let go of those stressors. I think you have to train your mind. Spiritual health does give you that incredible sense of calmness, peace of mind, and overall health. When I feel good spiritually nothing else matters. Have a nice weekend. Keep your chin up.
Colleen
Julie,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about how the importance of our spiritual health is important. This is often the most ignored aspect of our lives. We are sometimes too busy to pay attention to that part of us. Some of us go to worship once a week and the other 6 days are left to the chaos, that is life. I also enjoyed this weeks practice. It gives me a chance to have REAL me time. The calm and quiet I feel after is very peaceful. I too did not know that I had that in me. I'm feeling stronger all around and I can not wait to see what can happen in my life if I keep up this awakening.
Angela,
DeleteI think many of us feel that by attending a service of choice once a week we are fulfilling our spiritual needs. I am not sure how to start convincing people that we need so much more then that. I also think that when many people do attend a service once a week it is more out of obligation then a need to nurture the spirit. Technology is great, but it has lead us to a world that is instant and now. If we don't start appreciating life and the non material aspects and give up some of this instant gratification, we are going to be a very lonely disconnected society.
Have a great week and we will "see" you in seminar next week.
Julie C.
Julie,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your post immensely. The part where you say "It also made me realize how strongly I felt about things that are changing in my life and how comfortable I am about those changes. These are aspects that I would not have looked at so deeply had it not been for that exercise" really hit home for me. I think I have had a difficult time in the past allowing myself to honor changes that are occurring in my life and be able to truly be comfortable and happy with them. Thank you for your post, I appreciated it.
Christine M. Dixon