I found this practice difficult at first because I could not connect with this guy's voice, it wasn't calming at all until the female started talking. In this practice, I thought about my grandmother, who is the greatest person in the whole wide world. She is caring, wise, loving, peaceful, great cook, everything a grandmother should be. I am so blessed to have her in my life. Once I connected, I listened to the waves and let them wash away the workday, my worries, and my problems. I enjoyed this practice essentially learning about Aesclepius, healing god.
For the quote, "One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself" I believe stands to mean that you have to walk in someones shoes before you judge them. We really shouldn't judge people period. This actually relates to what the pastor was saying in church the other day, he asked us " Why do we look down upon others so much for their sin, when God doesnt?" It's so true, God loves behavers and sinners alike. God Bless, everyone have a great week!
Ashley
I agree this one was diffucult I had a hard time seeing the person I chose sitting in front of me. I will keep practicing until I get it right. Good luck to to you in your future endeavors.
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Hi Ashley, I too had a difficult time getting into this meditation and i could't agree more about the guys voice. But I do love the ocean waves with the faint sound of the flute playing at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI agree it helps to walk in ones shoes but on the other hand everyone's experiences are different. I related that statement to using my life experiences to help others. Especially when I realized after going through a major experience and gaining knowledge from it, down the road someone would be brought to me that needs the information I had acquired. Through this realization, I have been able to look for the life lesson in stressful times.
i also agree about not judging others or even our selves. To truly flourish judgement needs to be let go of. would you agree?
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Deb
Ashley,
ReplyDeleteI agree this week mediation was hard. The ocean waves were nice and just to listen to them was relaxing but I did not enjoy the other part of the mediation at all.
Ashley,
ReplyDeleteWhats up. For me I did not like the exercise at all. I tried to think of someone who made me happy or did something positive in my life, but I continue to think of someone who has hurt me in my life. I wish the hate I had for this person could make me stronger and make me feel like a survivor and not a victim, but maybe one day they will. Actually, I had a conversation with someone last night who told me they knew how I felt. You were not in my shoes and you did not live my experience, so no we are not the same. It annoys me when people they know how someone feels. Great job on your post.
~Nancy Lasprugato
Ashley, I completely agree about that guy's voice. Personally, I didn't like this exercise very much at first. Like you, I thought about my grandmother. Then about halfway through the exercise I had to stop and cry because it was just too painful still to think about her. I had to go back later and think about my aunt who is still with us instead. I agree with you that it is not right to judge others. Our decisions and actions are based on what we have lived through. Unless you have been through the exact same situations at the exact same times and with the exact same people, you can't understand exactly what that person has gone through to make the decisions that they do.
ReplyDeleteAshley that is great that you thought about your grandmother. I sometimes also think about my grandfather, he passed suddenly and there are times that I really wish that I had his advice and loving words. There are times in my meditations or when I am in deep thought that I can sense his presence and even hear his voice. Makes me tearful, but very thankful that I am able to get that out of my intentions when I do meditate.
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