The Loving Kindness exercise brought out several frustrations that I have been battling since the onset of my integral health practices. Specifically, my ability to drown out the mental chatter and to take control of my wandering mind. I found myself several times during this exercise losing focus because of my familiarity with guided imagery and the sounds that command constant focus. This style of integral practice will take much time for me to begin noticing its effectiveness and with that said this is a practice that I could do without.
Interpersonal flourishing was the aspect that I need significant work with because of consistently busy life that makes you lose sight of what is really important. I tend to take my family for granted often, so taking time to learn positive and long lasting ways of healing my mind will go a long way for my interpersonal flourishing.
I have the same trouble closing off my mind and focusing so my mind does not wander. Being a mother of grown kids who are in college, I can say keep working on the Interpersonal flourishing. Being able to look past the small things and keep your family close is important. I had lost a sister to a stupid fight many years ago and I was the one to grow and let her back in. We now have a better relationship than ever.
ReplyDeleteI also did not find much use out of the Loving Kindness exercise. I do not think that I will ever feel the effects of the exercise, I feel very silly when I am repeating the phrases. Really they are not new ideas to me, and I am already aware of those thoughts, I just feel silly saying them outloud (even if I am alone).
ReplyDeleteI think it is great that you realize that you need to work on your interpersonal flourishing. I think all to often most people tyake for granted he love and emotional/mental support families give. It is important to keep the bond between you and your family strong so you always have a good solid support.