This week was a hard week for me. I started it off not sleeping at all on Monday night and working doubles most days, so I was VERY tired and fell asleep during many of the meditations. I did wake up very refreshed, however, so I still see this as a good way to spend my time. I pictured a Ghandi-type older male who kept smiling (when I could actually visualize the face, for me, that part was hard). I felt happy and peaceful with him. When we did the different color light meditation, it was hard for me, but to picture the light coming out of my "teacher" and coming toward me, it wasn't hard at all and was uplifting. I really liked this practice.
Has anyone figured out how to download these meditation practices to their computers? I don't want to lose them when this class ends!
I think that the saying means that you really can't speak about something or try to guide someone into a certain practice or way of being if you're not willing to do it yourself. You need to know what it's like, to experience the healthy balance in your own life. Plus, being in a more enlightened state will help keep your own personal prejudices out of the picture and let loving-kindness guide you in helping others. I want to be a nutritionist and a nutritional psychologist, using a mind, body spirit approach. How can I expect results for my clients if I don't expect the same thing out of myself?!
Victoria
Hi Victoria,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry that you did not sleep well Monday night. At least you are doing the meditative practices and that is what matters. I visualized my 92 year old grandmother who has a lot of wisdom. She is in great health and the doctors. She has a healthy mind too and I am so thankful for that! What a great way to view that saying. If your are not willing to do it yourself, you definitely cannot guide or help someone else,. I like to see others perspectives on different issues. What is the most challenging part for you on this meditative practices we have been doing? Mine is a wandering mind, but I cannot wait until I have mastered allowing those thoughts to pass right on through. :) Have a great week! You will do well on your path.
Angela Fagan
That is horrible you didn't sleep well Monday night!!! I visualized my step mom that passed away from breast cancer 12 years ago she was my best friend and man I miss her so it was so nice to see her face again. I really like doing these practices however my mind wonders a lot but my thought is if I am relaxing and my mind wonders a bit I'm ok with that. I'm sure over time I will get better and be able to stay focused more. With how my days are I find myself drifting off to dream land when doing these practices also lol. Have a fabulous week and hope you are sleeping better now.
ReplyDeleteI fall asleep a lot while meditating I call it "deep meditation." It really sucks though that you havent gotten a lot of sleep, I can relate but my reason is because I have a 5 month old little man who is getting teeth. Any way try to take little cat naps because sleep is so important to health. also eat something to give you energy, hope things get better
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