The
universal Loving Kindness meditation practice is definitely something that
enjoyed! Of course it was difficult considering I didn’t have the lines
memorized but I think over time that will come. I liked it because it’s a way
to really consider others, friends, family member, coworkers, enemies etc., and
really focus on sending them positive energy. I think this is very important
for our self-discovery. If you can wish health, happiness and wholeness to
others, why not yourself?
The
assessment was easy for me. I’ve been working on something similar to this
since April. So it came rather easily. I know where I struggle and it is a
little in each line of development. Overall, I would have to say that
Biological Flourishing is something that is most important to me and my
development, at this time. Because I have Fibromyalgia, each of those areas are
very important to managing my pain and flare ups. Any time I fall short in
either nutrition or self-regulation, it sends immediate signals to my body,
enduring the pain again. Self-regulation is very, very important to my pain
management. If I have a stressful day or endure days of prolonged stress, I will
then have a flare up. Being able to sit, quieting my mind and body, bringing
back homeostasis to my mind/body is about the best treatment possible. I have
recently ended a relationship due to the stress and unbalance it was bringing. I
am the other person has no idea about this but I try to explain to no avail but
I have to move forward and know I did myself a favor. Because of the nutrition
and self-regulation, it has allowed me to incorporate fitness. I have lost
roughly 20 pounds in a few months making it easier for me to do many things. I also
realize that I have limited myself over that past 5+ years. I can do so much
more without the side-affects a.k.a. pain. So this year has been great and next
year I will focus on another line of development.
As
far as exercises, I need to incorporate more Yoga and meditation into my life.
Many times it’s the last thing I think of before going to sleep. Then I think
what I could have done the day before to assist me in making that happen. So I try
but I also try to keep those thoughts at bay because if I am stressed about not
doing something then that spirals into a madness that can undo all I have done.
So it’s definitely been a battle. I do however walk with my dog each morning
and evening and have started incorporating cycling into my fitness regimen. It will
all come full circle soon allowing me the time and energy to do what I have set
out to do.
Enjoy,
Melanie Davis
Hey Melanie:
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post. You are very encouraging and positive. Many times when a person has an illness, they just give up and let the doctors and pain medicine do the work. But I see you are taking an active part in you recovery and treatment. kudos to you. Practicing loving kindness gives you a warm feeling inside. It makes me happy to think that I share this world with people who will benefit from my prayer of health, happiness, and wholeness.
Debbie
Melanie,
ReplyDeleteNo doubt it will all fall into place especially with the positive and optimistic attitude you have. It sounds like you've already incorporated changes in your life and congrats on the 20 lbs you've lost! Keep up the good work!
Maria
Dear Melanie,
ReplyDeleteGood for you! You are taking charge and living your life. Sometimes people can be a true source of stress. Although breaking off a relationship can be painful, you realized you loved yourself more. That is a hard thing. I have friends that are toxic. I do not associate with them very much anymore. I do miss them and I do chat with them sometimes, but I do like where my life and health are going now. Blessings.
Angela
Melanie,
ReplyDeleteI was told a long time ago that the people who are your friends can also be your worst enemy, not because they are bad people but because of possible negative energy that they can bring into your life. These people can either kill your positive energy or steal it from you.
Melanie,
ReplyDeleteI applaud your efforts and hope that you continue in the positive direction you have been going. Sometimes relationship are not meant to last forever and from that relationship that has ended, it is what you can take and learn from it. The loving kindness exercise is a good way to help you mental self rid itself of mental anguish.