In the past few weeks we have learned how to meditate and practiced loving kindness. In this weeks assignment we are instructed to continue with meditation. Well I have been practicing and in the last several weeks I believe I have improved somewhat. I am not able to visualize beams of light but I can slow down my heart rate and focus on my breathing. I have been feeling great and sleeping better in the last few weeks. That must mean something is working its way into my brain and starting to help.
The last several weeks has been an upheavel of emotions, yet with meditation as an escape I felt less stress and more focused. I was able to focus on my family and there needs with a clear head and help a dear friend. I am not saying I was perfect at the meditation part, but the concept and practice helped me. I am hoping I will continue to take the time for myself each day just to refocus and bring my mind back together. That is the only way I can describe how I felt, scattered, and the meditation put me back together.
As for the saying about not being able to lead where I haven't gone. This simply means it would not be helpful if I instructed patients on how to meditate or how to practice loving kindness if I had not used it myself. It would be like teaching a patient how to draw the letter A if I didn't know how to draw it myself. If you want a patient to respect you and follow your recommendations that means you must lead by example. Don't be the doctor who smells like cigerettes and tell me not to smoke. Be the person who smells sweet with white teeth and is able to walk to your car without getting out of breath.
I am not sure how long I will remember to meditate or if I will be strong enough to keep my goals. So far I have spent the time needed to relax and focus my mind, practiced loving kindness and I have been paying closer attention to what I am eating. That I will say is the hardest since during work I am usually eating on the go so it must be fast. I have been good though and skipped the donuts, even though I am sure it is killing my loving kindness. lol.. But I am not so tired by the end of the day either.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI truly enjoyed reading your blog this week and I respect the fact that you are being honest about not knowing how long you will keep this up. It sounds like you have had the opportunity to experience some of the many benefits of refocusing the mind. That is great. Just keep up the hard work and know that you are worth the little bit of time that it takes and will reap the benefits of better health and well being.
That is great that you have been able to pass up the donuts. I agree that is hard. I have lost 17lbs. and it is hard as there is always junk food right in my work area each day and I have to resist the temptations.
While juggling work, school, and family life it is very important that you take this much needed time for yourself. Remember, you are worth it. Good luck with your journey