Stacey Falke
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Unit 6 - Universal Loving Kindness & Integral Assessment
The Loving Kindness exercise was quite unique to me. I liked saying the phrases and thinking about my friends, family and loved ones. But I thought it was a little broad to think that of everyone in the entire world - those that I don't know or maybe don't even like. I don't really feel like I accomplished that part of the process. The integral assessment was a great tool to use. I liked how it had me look into the four aspects of my life to find which one was lacking and which was flourishing. I discovered that I need work on every aspect because I think there is always room for improvement in any area of life. I know that I need to start running and exercising soon so that I can get back into shape. I also need to work on my attitude and not getting stressed - this will be better once I am done with school (3 weeks, yay!!). I need to be more aware of my feelings for others instead of focusing on the everyday routines of school, work, kids, house, etc. The one thing that I am going to focus on is my time with my children. I have been so focused on school that I have not been able to do some of the fun things with my kids. Luckily, they play together well and they are in school, so they are not missing out terribly. But because I have not spent much time with them, our relationship is not as strong as it should be. So this area I am going to work on more than others. The best way to do that is to play games together, put puzzles together, cook supper and play outside more. By spending more time together as a family, our relationships will become stronger and everyone will benefit from it. Have a good one everyone; we are headed to the park on this beautiful {67 degree} spring day :-)
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Stacey,
ReplyDeleteHooray for you that are are done with school in three weeks. I cannot wait until I can say that! Time with family is very important and I am feeling the relationship changes as well. Sometimes my Daughter is put in the Mom role because I cannot fulfill it. We are on the finish school count down here so that our lives can return to 'normal'...6 months and 1 day! I mentioned going back for my Master's Degree the other day and you would have thought I told them the most horrible new ever. I think I must need a break as much as they do! lol!
I agree with your statement that we all have areas that could use improvement. Acknowledging the need is one of the first steps to change. Keep up the great work
Blessings,
Tennille
Wow Stacey,
ReplyDeleteI read your blog and felt like we are kindred spirits. I have so much responsiblility on my plate, I fall by the wayside far too often. Spent the weekend in the bed because I'd failed to get ample rest. The adage of nourishing yourself and then feeding other from the overflow has been reversed and now everything is out of balance. I've got a bit more then 3 weeks left of school (about 6 months). I have to take these resources we're being given and begin to use them to redirect my focus. It sounds like for you when the physical health is in balance the other pieces naturally flow more freely. I'm the same way. It's finally springtime in Central Ohio, time to get outside and commune with nature while I rest my mind, free my soul and break a sweat ;-)
All the best,
Anita Cain
Hi Stacey,
ReplyDeleteI agree, there will be so much time when we are done with school and you are closer than me. I graduate on Christmas Eve, what a present to myself, eventually it will be used for others. :) Our attitude is a huge part of our daily life, which can also add stress. I think it is good that you will be able to focus on your family more very soon. I am sure that will make you feel better.