The Loving Kindness practice was very interesting. I found it to be too long, at first...it was easier for me to focus at shorter intervals. I did find this practice to be beneficial to my goal of forgiveness, but attaining this goal will take some time - it's difficult to cultivate genuine forgiveness. I would recommend this practice to others because it covers a range of emotions which makes it a good starting point for mental training.
The concept of a mental workout includes the idea that the mind can be trained. This training has been scientifically proven to benefit the physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of life. I find that practice for mental training is best accomplished in the morning and early afternoon. Evening sessions can lead to feeling sleepy after a long day, making it difficult to focus.
Ami- This activity was unique and opened my mind up. I was able to focus after a few minutes because, like you, it was difficult to focus. After continuing through the exercise I noticed certain feelings of love and peace flowing through me, even though I had a difficult day at work beforehand.
ReplyDeleteBased on your feedback, I have learned, and agree with you about the mental training being more effective in the morning. It seems to be much easier to start fresh before the day starts in order to begin the day fresh and free of clutter in the mind.
Amy