I really enjoy
practicing the loving –kindness meditation. It helps me to put aside any judgments,
grudges and negative thoughts that I may have towards others. Projecting Love
is so powerful. My favorite part of the Loving-kindness meditation is “May I
assist all individuals in gaining freedom from suffering. May I assist all
individuals in finding health, happiness, and wholeness.” This makes me not
only wish well for others but makes me an active participant in helping others
find health, happiness and wholeness. It becomes very difficult to have ill
feelings towards others. May I assist you in being your “best self”? Is what
this says to me. Can I help you to be Happy? Can I help to end your suffering?
I just love that!
My assessment experience tells me that I need to focus on my
biological health. Proper nutrition and exercise are some of the things that I
focus on the least with myself. After several health scares and issues, this
should be top priority. How will I be able to assist others with these aspects
if my own biological health is not in order? It’s like when you’re on an
airplane and they tell you to put your mask on first in an emergency so that
you could help others. For me focusing on my nutrition and fitness is like
putting my “mask” on first.
Melanie,
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with what you said about your assessment. Although I did not choose this area for my focus I do feel the same way about fitness and nutrition. I have always wanted to be a fitness trainer but over the years I have gotten out of shape and unmotivated. I am working on it now and I keep telling myself that once i am able to successfully get myself to the place of fitness I want to be that it will finally be time to start helping others do the same.