Unit 8

Unit 8:
I think the most beneficial exercises I did was Loving/Kindness and Visualization. What I like, is that we get the foundation and then I can adapt the exercise to suit my needs. Funny, I have begun to tell more and more people about meditation. I can still only do a few minutes a a time, but, I can do it more often during the day. In the shower, in the tanning bed, doing laps in the pool! Just about anywhere is game is visualization exercises; loving/kindness-I need a little less stimulation! As always, practice helps me progress! :-)

Hamster

Hamster: "This lively pet hamster will keep you company throughout the day. Watch him run on his wheel, drink water, and eat the food you feed him by clicking your mouse. Click the center of the wheel to make him get back on it."

Week 7

Ugh- another one that was hard for me- couldn't sit still, couldn't concentrate- will have to 'practice'. I am just beginning my 'me' phase and doing for 'me' and taking better care of 'me', maybe that's why I am having difficulty! I am so burned out from 'all the other stuff on my plate', I have to make room in order for myself to flourish. I guess that's where those baby steps come in and daily practice!

Unit 6

OK- now I really have to say that the Loving/Kindness exercise was a bit much. Of course I treat people with respect and dignity everyday (depends- I'm only human and not all deserve respect). Once I find a few minutes to meditate- it will be for me-yup, you heard me; me! The other exercise, Integral Assessment is a bit more attainable. After all, we work take ''baby steps' everyday!

sry-my video would noy upload-pp on doc share!

SUBTLE MIND

Sunday 8/8-
Subtle mind was a little more difficult than Loving-kindness! Loving- kindness comes easy- well almost easy! But- subtle mind- much more difficult. It was hard to concentrate, hard to sit still, hard to keep focus! With the loving kindness exercise, we had direction- a purpose. Subtle mind was a focal point and deep breathing. I am really going to have to work on this one- to slow my mind down, find a focal point and work on my subtle mind!

OK- I think I am finally starting to understand! I think about the CD and the exercise during the day. How can I make it work? How can I make it better? Little by little I'm getting there. It is a process.

Aug 2, 2010-
After trying the exercise, I was kind of mixed about it! My friend and I processed it while driving to Buff yesterday. For the first part, it was hard to find one person to connect to. There are many people in my life and various levels of love. The second step was a little easier. Inhaling the suffering of someone close and exhaling it away. The third step was a little more difficult for me. I am not ready for that step yet. I can barley turn the love in on myself, I certainly cannot take on the suffering of strangers. My friend assures me it is a process and to listen again (as the CD suggests). I will listen daily, and re-post how I progress! Thanks and Peace!