Loving-kindness and meditation are the two exercises are the two exercises I believe are the most beneficial to ,me. Loving-kindness came easy for me but it also helped to open up and free some discontent I harbor towards my tender heart. Many people do not understand what it is like to have a heart that feels for others what they sometimes cannot understand. A particular saying comes to my mind "break my heart for what breaks yours" and a scripture Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. I do not try to have a sensitive heart nor do I focus on the discouragement but rather healing, help, motivation, hope that I may be able to provide.Loving-kindness has helped me to remain focused on sending out loving-kindness.
Meditation also reminds me of Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" With all the chatter in my mind and in my life it is nice to meditate, focusing on the bigger picture sometimes it helps me to work out of myself. In doing so I begin with my immediate needs, and work out to the biggest level of my understanding and sometimes I work inward beginning with the highest level of my understanding, breathing, exploring and meditating on just the understanding.
I will continue to do these exercises and recommend them as well.
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I love that you provide scripture that reinforces some of the things that we are learning in this class. Learning to quiet ourselves and be still is not just beneficial for our mental fitness but when that time is spent seeking God, it will do wonders for our spiritual selves as well!!
ReplyDeleteI would have to second what Sarah says in regards to tying in scripture to what we are learning in class. My spiritual growth has been tremendous which in turn encourages my mental health as well. Thanks for your post and wish you luck on your future endeavors :)
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