Hey Bloggers,
During the universal loving-kindness meditation I felt like there was a lot of different people I have known throughout my life that I found myself thinking about, randomly popping up in my memories. Even people I do not keep in contact with anymore. This is what I discovered about myself is that things and people I did not think I cared about anymore, suddenly I wished for them happiness, joy and safety. The area that I chose is worldly to focus and develop, because consistently I feel like I am a small speck in the world at times it is very intimidating and gives me a feeling of helplessness. The activities I feel that can be implemented to foster greater wellness can be volunteering and assisting at centers for people less fortunate, those who do not have the time to worry about being a speck but where their next meal will come from. Trying to be more apart of the wold to feel alive, instead of being a shadow. Hope to hear from yal!
Steph
Hey Steph,
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean when you suddenly find yourself thinking about people that you have not thought of in a long time. Something similar actually happened to me this past week. I found myself thinking about a girl that I have known since second or third grade, and just wondering how she was doing. Then, the next thing you know, I get a friend request from her on Facebook! What a nice surprise! She must have been thinking about me too! :) I have always believed that God puts people in our lives for a reason, and she was put in mine for a reason. She was so sweet, but had a hard time making friends because of the way she looked. There literally was nothing wrong with her, but kids can be so cruel. I was reminded of the suffering she experienced all through school, being around people that she thought were her friends. It was really sad. But I am so glad to hear that she found a man who loves her for who she is and they are married and have an adorable little boy. Has this ever happened to you?--were you think of someone, and somehow they appear?
Mariah
Hi Steph,
ReplyDeleteI discovered that I also need to become more aware of others around me, what their lives are like and to truly be concerned. I have gotten so busy, I tend to keep out any other concerns. Good luck with your progress!
Dan Davis
Steph,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog, I do think that you should not feel helpless within this world. We are all here for a purpose, and have a void to fill within this earth, otherwise w would not be here. I do want to commend you in your wanting to volunteer at shelters, and aide individuals who are less fortunate. I think this activity can help develop your inner self by bring a sense of helpfulness when in the world, instead of feeling helpless.
I definitely felt the same way that you felt in doing this exercise and reading some our other classmates blogs it is evident that many of us had the same reactions to going back to an inspiring moment in life or a inspiring person. This exercise made me feel as though I was on television and I was going back in time and reliving an old experience. I am glad to see that it was not only me with this feeling.
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