Hello classmates~
I can’t believe how quickly the time has gone by for this
class. I’m nearing the end of my time at
Kaplan and I’m so glad that this class was one of my last. I feel I can take more away from this class
than any other class.
The two practices that I found most beneficial to me in this
course were Loving Kindness and Subtle mind.
The Loving Kindness exercise gave me “permission” in a manner of
speaking to love myself and then share that love with those around me. Even share it with those who I may have a
hard time loving. I was able to give
loving kindness, even mentally, to my ex-husband. That is a huge step in my growth as a person
and along my path to complete integral health.
The Subtle Mind session really helped me calm down and
become centered. When I did the subtle
mind exercise for a few days during that week I really felt more able to focus
and was able to handle more stressful situations at work. We recently had an office move and it was
pretty hectic and stressful. By
following the subtle mind sessions I felt that I was more calm when I walked in
to the office filled with boxes to be unpacked and was able to make sound
decisions on where to put things.
I want to integrate both of these sessions into my life
because of the help that they provided me.
I think that meditation has helped me become more focused and much
calmer. I’ve even had friends comment
that I seem more relaxed and I’m smiling more.
I’m looking forward to getting done with school so that I can focus more
time on me and healing myself so that I can move forward with the rest of my
life.
Congratulations on your impending graduation! I am glad that you were able to take so much from this class.
ReplyDeleteI had a hard time narrowing it to just two practices that we have learned that were beneficial. I too found the subtle mind exceptionally helpful, it has helped with my insomnia that I have suffered with for years. I am now able to "quiet" my mind within 5-10 minutes instead of the 30 plus it typically used to take me to fall asleep thanks to a mental to-do list that seems to get longer each day. I too found that it helps me focus on the task at hand and allows me a greater clarity.
I still struggle with the loving-kindness exercise, not necessarily towards others but towards myself. That exercise will take much longer for me I believe.
I wish you the best in life! I can't wait until I am closer to graduation and can change my focus as well!