In taking the assessment I find the one that grabs my attention most is number 2. This principle is understanding that a conventional medical intervention may be indicated and should be in certain situations. Using the approaches toward integral health may help reverse the underlying issue and speed recovery but also reach further toward long lasting or dare I say it...permanent resolution. There is deep conflict within that needs to be resolved. Problem being it is an interpersonal thing and while I can want and be willing to work toward a resolution I cannot make another change. I believe by practicing things such as Kindness. The Dacher text reminds us that "loving-kindness attracts loving-kindness" (Dacher, 2006, p. 65). Even if this person never comes around I will be a better person for it.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
I believe I wrote before either here or in DB that I was uncomfortable with taking on anothers suffering. With this exercise,Universal Loving-Kindness, Dacher(2009) I was much more at ease. The attitudes expressed are the values I hold dear. My mother always said I was out to save the world and usually at the expense of myself. Now I am more aware that I am less able to help if I cannot be strong within myself. These words are almost exactly what I ask for when I pray. Maybe by taking it in deeper within myself I might exude more of that sentiment.
In taking the assessment I find the one that grabs my attention most is number 2. This principle is understanding that a conventional medical intervention may be indicated and should be in certain situations. Using the approaches toward integral health may help reverse the underlying issue and speed recovery but also reach further toward long lasting or dare I say it...permanent resolution. There is deep conflict within that needs to be resolved. Problem being it is an interpersonal thing and while I can want and be willing to work toward a resolution I cannot make another change. I believe by practicing things such as Kindness. The Dacher text reminds us that "loving-kindness attracts loving-kindness" (Dacher, 2006, p. 65). Even if this person never comes around I will be a better person for it.
In taking the assessment I find the one that grabs my attention most is number 2. This principle is understanding that a conventional medical intervention may be indicated and should be in certain situations. Using the approaches toward integral health may help reverse the underlying issue and speed recovery but also reach further toward long lasting or dare I say it...permanent resolution. There is deep conflict within that needs to be resolved. Problem being it is an interpersonal thing and while I can want and be willing to work toward a resolution I cannot make another change. I believe by practicing things such as Kindness. The Dacher text reminds us that "loving-kindness attracts loving-kindness" (Dacher, 2006, p. 65). Even if this person never comes around I will be a better person for it.
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Robin, I also feel sometimes that I want to help/heal the world and I think maybe that's why the first exercise was hard for you and me both. It's hard to think of others in pain. When I did the exercise this time I didn't focus on a specific person in pain, it was more general or a blanket meditative thought about all people that are suffering. That is what made it easier for me this time. Maybe eventually I will be able to focus on a specific person.
ReplyDeleteI think you have a great attitude and really enjoyed reading your post it is very insightful.
Rachel:)
My motto is: treat others the way you want to be treated. I think the loving-kindness approach is a sturdy and reliable attitude to have toward yourself and others. It is not always an easy one since everyone you come in contact with will not have the same outlook on this as you but it will be well worth it. Other than utilizing relaxation techniques and practicing kindness are there any other exercises or activities that you feel can be beneficial to the area you would like to grow and develop? Do you know the barriers that may be holding you back inside so you are not strong for yourself but allow you to stick up for other individuals?
ReplyDeleteHi Robin,
ReplyDeleteI believe I read your post about not wanting to take on the suffering of others. I feel like I am like you in some ways. I do not want to help the whole world with their pain. However for my close friends and my family I always try to protect them from pain or do what whatever I can to take away their pain and suffering. You stated that you want to work on kindness which made me start thinking that I need to work on a type of kindness which would be to stop being as judgmental as I am and remember that just because they believe differently than I do doesn't mean they are wrong.
-Ashley