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Saturday, November 10, 2012
I did listen to both mp3 exercises and I understand and embrace what Mr. Dacher had to say. I did not care for the Loving Kindness one at all. The breaks in the background sounds were nothing if not completely annoying and I couldn't help but think how long is this exercise? Furthermore I do get the concept of releasing myself from self-centeredness (Dacher, 2006) but why must I take on someone else's suffering, if even for a moment? I can be empathetic to their needs and supportive in their efforts to find peace but I have and probably will always believe that your burden is not mine to carry although I will walk with you on your journey.
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Hi Robin,
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that you are so honest about how you feel regarding taking on someone elses burden. I can understand your point of view and at times I have felt the same way. But I also feel there is power in prayer and not only for who we are praying for , but also for the one doing the praying.
Seu
Hi Robin,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that the loving kindness activity wasn't at all relaxing. I found that it caused issues with my spirit and I had to stop the activity. I believe that prayer is the best medicine. I also agree that taking on someone else's pain and suffering doesn't benefit me in releasing my own feelings. I actually felt tha it was opening me up to other things (spiritual) that I most definitely do not and will not as a christian allow myself to get involved with. Thank you for your honesty. Good post!