Good
day.
Just
when I thought I had the hang of this meditation stuff I quickly find
that I don't. I just could not seem to grasp this exercise. I don't
know if it is because I kept forgetting what I was supposed to be
saying or if I couldn't get into it because I missed the ocean
sounds. I was able to repeat the mantra with book in hand, which I'm
sure was not how it was intended. I was more focused on trying to
remember the words versus what those words meant.
As
for my self assessment, I feel as though I have a bit to work on.
This exercise has also been very hard for me. This was very difficult
for many reasons mostly personal (sorry, no offense) I found this
assessment to make me realize things that I couldn't focus on before.
I do highly recommend this exercise because it is a good way to get
a better grip on life. Lets face it life gets crazy and things get
over looked and when you take the time to step back and see whats
going on and prioritize your life a little bit...it really helps.
Thanks to this class I have the knowledge to know that this
assessment is something I need and I have the tools to be able to
make that happen!
~Shay
Shay, I love your positive attitude, despite the slow going with the meditation part. I had the same problem, not being able to remember all the words, but I decided to start over and add my own words - something that would have the same impact but be more personal. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI think most of life tends to be this way – just when you think you’ve got something down, it shifts. I hope this is not discouraging to you. Sometimes it is for me but most of the time I like to look at it as growth. The world is a complex place that can only be understood a little at a time and each new piece of information builds on your understanding of everything that came before.
ReplyDeleteShay,
ReplyDeleteI agree with your attitude on assessment. First, no offense taken on you not sharing personal realizations. We all have them and though this blog is helpful, it is required, and you don't know really know us. So keeping some stuff personal is quite ok in my opinion. Second, it is only easy for someone to evaluate themselves and like the outcome if they are partially dishonest, because lets be real no one is that satisfied with themselves. We all have flaws. The point is to take note of those flaws and try and improve upon them. Honesty is key with yourself in order to be successful in these efforts. So this exercise in my opinion should be a bit difficult. Realizing negative things about yourself isnt easy, but enlightening in a way because then we can put in effort to become better. Great blog this week. Love the honesty and good luck in the future with your life :)