Hi Everyone,
Feeling *much* better! Hooray!
The assessment and exercise were very eye-opening for me this week. As I sat there speaking the phrases from the exercise, I felt myself opening up to the world and feeling like I had so much more to give than what I was currently giving. It was a pretty amazing feeling. I have to mention, though, my ego was going crazy with this realization. I kept having these thoughts of "Sure that all sounds well and good, but with what time would I be able to help anyone else out? I already have a big family to take care of. What time do I have left for that?". However, if my inner mind is saying I have the desire and ability than I believe I will make the time. Although I know this practice of universal loving kindness can simply be me meditating, something inside of me wanted to do something more. Perhaps this is revealing a path for me to pursue in life?
As for the assessment, I realized that my spiritual needs are the first and foremost concern. I have let a lot of things come into the peacefulness of my spiritual beliefs and it has left me tired and frustrated. So, for the first area to concentrate on, I am going to be looking into my spiritual self and finding ways (through meditation and mental exercises) to relate to a spiritual feeling again.
My family and I have been working on nutrition and fitness, so I feel like these areas are being pursued and are growing.
I would also like to continue finding ways to bring peacefulness to myself and those around me. It is time to open the windows, perhaps plant a few flowers, and get back out into nature now that winter is pretty much gone for the year. This not only sounds relaxing to my mind and body but to my spirit as well.
I enjoyed being able to focus in on areas that I feel need attention and finding out what that looks like and having ideas on how to fulfill it. I also enjoyed realizing my untapped potential in the area of helping people!
Have a great everyone! : )
Anne,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have just had an amazing revelation. I am happy to hear that someone is having a positive experience and is being motivated by it. It is refreshing to hear of your experience. I only hope that I have the same reaction to one of the exercises at some point. I feel that these exercises have been helpful, but so far not life changing. I am excited for you and hope that your success continues throughout. Thank you for sharing your inspiring story.
Stephanie
Hi Anne,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog.
I love your idea of connecting with nature as a way to improve in the area of spiritual development. I realized a while back just how spiritual nature can be--moving from the Mid-West to the Colorado Foothills has provided me with so much peace, comfort, and a feeling of connection to something larger than myself. Although that was a drastic step, I belief that the connection I speak of can be felt through the smaller steps you describe--simply opening the windows and/or starting a garden.
Best of luck to you! I am confident that you will be successful in your quest. ;)
Warmly, Laura Hall