Unit 6 Exercise
- Practice the universal Loving Kindness (meditation) exercise on p. 93.
- Complete the Integral Assessment discussed in chapter 11 (p.115).
- Describe the exercise and assessment process. What did
you discover about yourself? What area have you chosen to be a focus of
growth and development? Why? What are some specific exercises or
activities that you can implement to foster greater wellness in this
area?
- I liked this Universal Loving Kindness mediation exercise this week, I liked it so much because it made you think about others and how to want to help others not just yourself. I liked the second assessment as well because like the Universal Loving Kindness mediation exercise it was easy to follow because I did not have to listen to anyone else I could say the phrases to myself at my own pace and take the amount of pauses I wanted to! The area of myself I choose that needed growth at this time is my body in the sense of health getting back into shape now that it has been 3 months since my sons birth and staying on track with my exercise and eating right. It is not only good for me but also my son that I nurse and I want to be a great example of health when he is older and will take into account for his own healthy ways.
I also enjoyed the loving kindness meditation. It’s amazing what we are capable of doing when we focus our attention on others. 12 years ago, one morning I was in deep meditational prayer. During the prayer something told me to go and feed 10 homeless people. The next day I made 10 sandwiches and took them to a local park where the homeless would be. After handing the ten sandwiches out I was overwhelm with a feeling of thanksgiving. I felt connected to each person I handed a sandwich. I wanted to do more and more. It changed my life. I started a homeless ministry immediately and today I have fed over 20,000 people. Back then I had no idea of what took place in my meditation. Actually, it wasn't until this class that I connected the unity consciousness. I am very appreciative of what I have learned throughout these past 6 weeks.
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