The Loving Kindness activity was helpful for me tonight. Although I do not feel that I have anger or hatred in my heart right now, I know that I have concern over a friend. This helped me see that person in a more loving light. I want to see this person be happy. I know she has gone through rough times in her life and in choices she has made. Yet, now it is an opportunity for her to grow. She is the person I thought of during this exercise. I am hoping that she finds happiness and wholeness in her life.
Right now in my life, I would say the area that I need to focus on is biological. I need to continue working towards getting my body in shape. I need to spend more time exercising. I am active, but I need to increase my activity level. As I do this, I will also be improving my psychospiritual aspect as well. I believe that this is the area that needs both development and healing. I believe that I have made a fair assessment. And, I am excited to move to the next level. I will especially have to pay attention to this as I start the school year and my schedule gets crazy busy.
Hi Kate, I believe that putting a friend's needs before yours in an important step in spiritual development. In a hectic life, it is often difficult to concentrate on the needs and dilemmas of others. Nice post :)
ReplyDeleteHi Kate - I am actually thinking of a friend as well but I think this friendship is on the verge of ending. Sometimes things grow apart and this relationship seems to be doing so. I dont think its a terrible thing that friendships fade...its usually just 2 people growing in different directions and start losing that common interest. Best of luck with your friend!
ReplyDeleteMiss Kate,
ReplyDeleteI also found that this round of loving-kindness my focus was on one individual. As hard as I tried to focus on the bigger picture my mind was filled with this person. So I just gave into it and let the focus be this person. When I finished I called this individual that I had not spoken with in a few months, only to find I had called just at the right time. It is funny how this worked out never once thought this person was in such need of uplifting until this exercise draw my in a to their energy and ended with a much need call to a friend.
April
Kate,
ReplyDeleteI think it's a great thing to focus on your friend during the exercise and want her to be happy and find wholeness. I think it's hard sometimes for all of us to time to stop and think of other and wish the best for them. Great post.
Hi Kate,
ReplyDeleteGreat post, and by the way that picture of you and your husband looks great! I really enjoyed reading about your experience. I think its good you focused on your friend and with that I hope that some loving energy went out to your friend as well. As for the physical. I wish you the best of luck in that area. That is my struggle as well. I need more activity in my life, well let me rephrase that. I have way too much to do already that I don't have time for it all, but I need to incorporate the cardio work out that will keep my heart pumping healthy.