Greetings class,
We were given another opportunity to do the Loving-Kindness exercise and every time I do it, it seems to get better and better. The feelings and emotions that I am able to release truly help me feel better and less stressed. Doing this exercise couldn't have come at a better time; I just lost my grandfather and it felt wonderful to send all the feelings I have for him out into the world. Almost as if I was releasing them for him.
I did enjoy the assessment, even though there are a lot of things that I need to work on it gave me a great starting off point. I think that this assessment should be one of the first things that we do. In my opinion the author should have people conduct this personal assessment at the beginning and at the end so that we can see where we should start and see our progress. When I did my personal assessment, I discovered that I need to work on areas that are mental and cause stress. I tend to focus and worry on things that I can not control. I am on a spiritual path at the moment and I have been working on this and I think because of what I have been doing I was more in balance in this part of my life. Physically I am in a good place. I eat healthy and workout daily, I feel good and I feel good about my self. This assessment showed me the areas that I need to work on but it also gave me confidence that I am on the right track in other areas. I am interested to take the assessment in a few months and see if I notice any changes.
Hey Nicole,
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I think it's great when we are able to see the progress we're making in all areas and be able to continue to journey we are on, knowing it's the right path. I think it's awesome you have such great self-confidence! It's truly an important tool for having less stress in your life. One of the ways I've dealt with stress caused by lack of control is asking myself what do I have control over? Then, doing that, and meditating on letting the rest of it go. The ability to let things go is extremely helpful for reducing stress.
You sound like you're doing great! Keep it up!
Hi Nicole,
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I really like the point you brought up about performing the integral assessment initially and then again after some time to see if there were any improvements made. We all could use help in some area of our lives and this assessment helps us to really figure out what it is. It sounds like you are in a great place in your life and I only wish for you to go up from there. When it comes to stressing on those things we cannot control, I ask myself there is nothing that my worrying is going to do to change it so, why? (Doesn't always help but sometimes :-P) Great blog post!