I just have to say that it seems like the weeks are in slow motion while they just fly by at the same time. I hope that makes since to you, if not sorry it does to me :)
The two practice sessions I like the most would be the 1) loving kindness and 2) forgiveness. First of all I would like to say that Love is the most important of all of these. We were loved by God who sent his Son here for us. He ask us to love others as we love ourselves and to be kind to one another. However, it is just as important that we forgive too. God forgives us all of the time. To me theses two principles go hand in hand. I do believe in you get what you sew, meaning if you are hateful towards someone then that will in turn happen to you. Often times we are so quick to point the finger at someone else when all along we should be looking at ourselves in the mirror and pointing the finger at me. I am sure you have heard this but as a child I remember learning if I point one finger at you, then I have 3 pointing back at me. This can be very difficult in certain situations. It is important to remember that just because you went through a tragic experience and you have forgiven them does not mean you need to be that persons best friend all over again. It just means that your life will be lived to the fullest without having the disease of anger and hatred built up.
Casey,
ReplyDeleteI also most forgot about forgivness. This one at first was a struggle for me. For the past several years, I had anger in my heart. I was angry and hateful towards three individuals that we once in my life but by thier actions and hurtful words became enemies. Realizing that forgiving them does not mean that I have to want to have them back in my live. Forgiving them was for me, for my spirit so that I could let go and move on. Forgiveness allowed my wounds to heal. No longer is my heart cold and inflected with negativity but filled with love and warmth. My Pastor told me that we are are able to pray for someone who has hurt you, will forgivness be in our heart. Tammie
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ReplyDeleteI too forgot the importance of forgiveness. It truly is very difficult to say you are practicing loving-kindness with malice in your heart. We block God from correcting the act if we hold anger in our heart. I held anger in my heart for the wrong done to me. I would turn it over to God then take it back. I allow the angry to eat me up. Then one day I let it go. There was a peace that came over me. Negative thoughts must be eliminated.
Thank you for reminding me of forgiveness.
Bernadette
http://btelfare-whatisgoodhealth.blogspot.com
Hi, Casey. I agree with your thoughts on love and forgiveness. It is not always easy to be forgiving but we must make our best effort. As you mentioned, not only are we forgiving them but we are also relieving ourselves of that burden of having hate or anger within us. The great thing about these concepts is that they transcend religion, spirituality, etc. We may or may not have the same beliefs but we can still come together with a common bond of showing loving-kindness to all. I feel this is the most important point to all of this, we must put aside our differences and love and respect each other for who we are, even if it may be quite different than what we are accustomed to. I am also doing my best to incorporate these practices into my life and find ways that are unique to me to accomplish my goals towards overall wellness. It is inspiring and helpful to read comments from others such as you who are putting their plan into action and seeing results. I wish you the best of luck as you continue your journey!
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