Unit 5- Subtle Mind
We are being asked to compare and contrast the Loving-Kindness and Subtle Mind mp3 benefits, frustrations. Before taking this class, I attended another similar class offered by Kaplan; Stress- Critical Issues in Management and Prevention. This class had been a choice, because I felt it would help me to help the patient base, focus on managing stressful issues. Therefore being better at what I chose to do, but it did not, the class instead focused on my stress and how to deal with my stress. I guess one might say ”you could have bought me for a nickel”, I had many problems in the class, I could not comprehend very well what the Professor was presenting to the class, nor could I answer any of the test questions. However, I did pass with an “A”.
Everything in life is not a perfect fit to everyone, and not everyone stresses over mess, large or small. If I had to compare the two mp3 recordings I would have the same reaction to both. I have be taught by the very nature of my being to exist in the comfort of light, I can live alone, be alone, speak with no one and have conversations so delightful and peaceful that my soul stands still. I am at peace with my mind, spirit, body and all that surround me in my space, loving-kindness is not something you should be conscious of doing; one should just be doing it and not speaking of their good works. To meditate, by all intent means that you have come to and found that inner peace, to love, forgive, forget. And go inside yourself and have inner peace with YOU. Consequently, before I could get here I had to have a long hard cry, a purging of sorts, a cleansing of all that hurt in my heart. We must first love and forgive us, but we must also let all the hurt out of our hearts.
I took the same stress class and it was a lot more complex than I thought. I was lost half this time as well. I really did enjoy the stress class at the end because it opened my eyes to how important it is to be in control of stress. Stress and the mind body connection and related and I love having control over my life. We sound a lot a like. Although I love people, I also LOVE being alone and am completely satisfied when I am alone. I love myself and am at so much peace when it is just me, myself and I! You seem like such a positive person! I really enjoyed reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteI am taking the Stress Management class next term and after reading both of your posts (comments), I am thinking maybe I should reconsider? Like you, I love to be alone and have time with myself for myself. At the same time, I am also what my friends and family call a "social butterfly". I think having time alone is good for soul as it lets you process the things you wouldn't usually think about when you are constantly surrounded by people. A good cry is good, I sometimes find that I hold my emotions in and keep my crying inside. I think that it's important to let your tears run and give your body a good cleansing.
ReplyDeleteI love your statement, "I am at peace with my mind, spirit, body and all that surround me in my space, loving-kindness is not something you should be conscious of doing; one should just be doing it and not speaking of their good works." I think it is very important to find love within ourselves and let the hurt out of our hearts, whatever it may be. We cannot truly give all of ourself if we are unable to love and trust ourself first. Great post!
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting how differently many of us are perceiving stress. I took the stress management class as well and I excelled in it, it really helped me come to grips with some of my stress situations, what gets me there, how to deal properly with it and how to let it go. I love that you can say of yourself that you are self-assured, at peace and experience tranquility daily. You are stating that loving kindness is something we should possess inherently and I agree, maybe that is why I felt I had such trouble with the loving kindness exercise. I too feel that I am already kind and have great compassion for those around me and I show my compassion without expecting much in return, if it it is freely given however, then that is icing on my cake. Being hurt is inevitable in life, but learning to let go and forgive is a true art, luckily I am more able to do this nowadays than ever before in my life, due to mindfulness and practice. I found that resentment and hurt leads to anxiety and tension, which hinders me from living my life fully and with meaning.
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What I have learned from both of the exercises is in order to experience it in totally you must experience all levels of the exercise. I experience some of the levels in the exercise on having total affection toward others and yourself. These exercises will definitely relieve stress and invite a peaceful stillness and a connection with your inner self.
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