I thought that the loving-kindness exercise was a little "hippie" in nature at first, but the more I read over it the more I realized it is about putting the needs and welfare of others first above your own, and not just through wishing but through helping. If everyone did this type of exercise and believed in it, the world might just be a better place. Having an open heart and mind is essential to living a whole and fulfilling life, and truly helping others.
Self Assessment, after reading the text I was easily able to identify my level of development within the four elements of life. Physcially, I continue to develop through exercise, lifting, behavior modifications, and lifestyle changes. Mentally, I continue to develop through attending school, learning new things from others, and listening to advice from my elders. Socially, I continue to develop as a friend, father, husband, son, brother, firefighter, etc., all of these roles provide new challenges that I continuously accept and develop from. But spiritually, I have reached a stalemate within myself. This is the element of my life that is the least developed, as I have lost my connection with the greater being and search for my purpose in this life. It causes frustration, anger, and instability in my life. Perhaps I will take up meditation, as I have learned a lot about it, in order to calm my mind and body, and reconnect my spiritual side to the world and start to develop that element of my life like I have the others.
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Adam
ReplyDeleteGreat post, great insight! If you look within yourself (with meditation or however you choose) you may be surprised to find that what you have been searching for spiritually has been there all along, its just a matter of figuring out how to access it. It may sound hokie but where you are now(your struggles)are all a part of your journey. Keep it up Adam, I see great things for you in the future.
Well put. Another thing to remember as you try to re-connect with your spiritual side, it isn't necessarily going to happen overnight. We all travel on this journey to being whole in a different manner and at a different time-frame. But with perseverance, we will all get there.
ReplyDeleteI also wish everyone would put others before themselves (Our economy might still be strong if the ones on top thought this way!)
ReplyDeleteSelf assessments are a necessary evil. No one really wants to "face the music" but once it's done, only better days are to come. Remember...progress not perfection. I can live by that phrase. I am a constant work in progress.
Adam,
ReplyDeleteHow very introspective! I love your ability to take that deep peek into yourself and share this with others. I wish you luck on this journey and want to thank you for your openness and honesty!
Sarah