My reaction to the loving kindness exercise this week has enabled me to reflect on this past week. I focused on what kindness and love have I displayed to others so that they in turn may do the same. At work we all attended a funeral for an employee of 32 years, while it was sad, it was a time of socializing that took place and it allowed us to bond with each other. I laughed, talked, and expressed myself freely without criticism. For a group that I so long had been an outsider too, I had the opportunity for them to see who I am and that I was just fine with being apart of their circle as well as not being a part of it. Displaying love and kindness to my staff members allowed me to show a accepting side of me, one that shows I am equal too not better than or less than my counter parts. I have found this exercise to be benefical and one that could be utilized daily. I would definitely recommend this to others as well as share the CD, as it is sometimes better to allow them to share the same experience for themselves.
Mental Workout allows us the opportunity to always train our mind and improve our mental stability. Research has shown that when we stop practicing, we will see a drop off in our conditioning whether physical or mental. So perseverance is necessary.
In fostering Mental workouts in my psychological health would allow me the chance to stand still and think consciously about what is going on in my life and what I am doing to enhance and or hinder the progression of my mental growth. Doing mental workouts gives my brain the chance to workout and recovery from daily activities like my body does. One must create equality, this includes the mind-body-spirit connect, in order to have happiness, wholeness, and peace.
Ann
"Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly" Robert F. Kennedy
Hi Ann - you always have such lovely comments. I appreciate your insight. I would say you are an old soul. It is wonderful that you could participate in a work gathering and just be yourself. Sometimes that is so difficult. We all have our work face and our real face. Sometimes it can be the same, but in certain work/corproate environments being ourselves is not always "acceptable".
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week Ann.
Good Evening Aprildiva,
ReplyDeleteThank you, I try! Trust me, it has taken quite some time for me to build a trusting relationship with my staff. But I had to figure out at the end of the day, my sanity and peace is more important to me than to others. That is how I choose to live my life. I am definitely thinking person-centered. Self-control is a huge part of what I do and say. Thank you for the response as I always look forward to communcating with you.