The Loving Kindness practice reminds me of the Judeo-Christian practice. Do Unto Others as You Would have them do unto you. It is a practice done for several decades. This time I am really focusing on it. The anger and hatred contained only bring dis-ease to the body. The Loving Kindness practice keeps reiterating the universal need for mankind to use it.
The area from my integral assessment that needs immediate attention is lower left quadrant. This is the area I have been running from. Dealing with family issues, it is my intention to focus this area. The root of all present growth depends on coming to terms with my family. This will be dealing with my core.
The exercise is one that I created. There are several hurts and mistakes in our families. A social gathering with the focus to put these issues on the table. First, ground rules will be established. It is important to talk things out without losing tempers or storming out.
Bernadette,
ReplyDeleteI always tell me kids that you should treat other how you want to be treated. It seems to be the golden rule in our house. When my kids do or say something that hurst someone else, I ask them "how would you feel if someone did that to you." it makes them stop and think, My daughter has taken this attitute with her to school and her afterschool program and has stood up to others when they have hurt someone else. I can proudly say that both my son and daughter, think about others feeling. My son one day noticed that while in PE a boy in his class, missed his turn during a game. When it came to my son's turn, he gave it up so his friend could have his turn. Love and Kindness, it seems so simple but yet so hard for many of us to do.
Hi Bernadette,
ReplyDeleteMy mother would always tell us treat people as you want to be treated and back then I was like yeah right if somebody hurt me with words or fist I will do the same to them. I always wanted to get even an eye for an eye! But now as we got older we have more common sense and know better.I tell my girls that always!
Hi Bernadette,
ReplyDeleteI think you are spot on with the approach you are planning to take with your family! Best of luck to you with that. I will hope that your family welcomes your ideas.