I have discovered that the two most beneficial exercises that I’ve used within this course are: The Subtle Mind and Meditation. These two exercises are the ones that I have already incorporated not only in my life, but I have instilled these practices in my children and additional family member’s lives also. As Christians, my family and I were taught to meditate in the goodness of God, so to some of us, it came easy. In my household I have started an hour of family meditation sessions once a week. They thought it was to help me with school, and that I needed to do research for class without noticing it was to better their lifestyle. This has brought us closer together and now even my sister and nieces come over to listen to the CD’s. My 18 year old has incorporated meditation and mental imagery to manage issues that come up in his life he has expressed to me that whenever he is shooting hoops he meditates and has felt a sense of calm that allows him to think clearer. My daughter uses my method of relaxation, (hot bath, aromatherapy, water sounds, dim lights or tea light candles) and has expressed it to her friends and she tells me that a few of her friends along with their mothers are now using this a few times a month. I am happy that I have reached so many people with what I have learned within this course.
JaeC
Nicely Done JaeC...It is great that you were able to pass your knowledge along to so many. I also think it is great that your teenagers are openminded enough to join in on this practice. When my youngest son played baseball I taught him a type of meditation and imagery. You see a batter cannot see the ball all the way to the plate because the ball moves to fast. Therefore, the batter must judge where the ball is going to come across the plate which is why the curve ball is so effective. I taught him how to envision the ball all the way to the plate and he was an extremely successful hitter!But other than that I have been unsuccessful at getting my children to slow down and meditate. In time they will get there.
ReplyDeleteIt seems when a parent starts a new thing that everyone will want to get involved, which works with bad habits and good habits! I have been getting everyone in my house involved also and my children are 12 and 13. I think that it is a good practice for them just to be calm and not be stimulated by a TV, IPOD, phone or video game. I like how your children are using it in their other activities. I think that making it useful in our daily lives is a great tool! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteWow! Great post JayC! It looks like you have done a wonderful job of sharing with others from your personal experience and spiritual development. I think it is important to have a like-minded support network of family and friends that work together with us as we embark of the journey of enlightenment. By having a support network established, we can turn to them during times of need and allow them to keep us on our path as we support them to do the same. The beauty of the journey is self-discovery, and through that empowerment and knowing we are able to effectuate change in others simply by showing up and being our authentic selves. All the best to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteWarm regards,
John