My favorite practices is the Loving Kindness and the Visualization exercises. When I am doing the Loving Kindness it helps me to be more kind and forgiving to people when I do get a chance to practice it during the week. I've been trying to practice it more lately since I'm not in a forgiving mood. I have three checks so far from my cancelled checking account that have come back with a total of over $500 from the checks that were stolen. I am glad I cancelled my checking account the next day after the robbery other wise I would be negative $500 in my account and my other bills would have bounced.
I like the Visualation exercise it helps me relax and to destress. I have been doing that a lit bit more also when I get a chance. Visualization lets me get a way from my problems for a while, and when I get back from the visualization (my little min vacation) I feel better. I visualize that I am back in Alaska fishing the Russian and Kenai River listening to the rushing glacier water with the mountains in the back drop with all the trees and animals drinking from the water. I don't visual the bears though, that wouldn't be relaxing.
Here is a song that I came across today looking up music on youtube.
Toby Mac w/ Lacrea - Forgiveness
Here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoYF2IrTwIs
Sherri,
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed the love-kindness exercise. I really help you keep a positive mind. I found the visualization helpful, but only part of it. Your visual seems quite peaceful. Nature also has that effect on me. I love the ocean. I can sit on a quiet beach and stare at it for hours. In addition, like your mini vacation, some animals need not appear in my mini-vacation (lol).
Marinda