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did find it very relaxing and beneficial. The music made me feel like I was at the
beach, listening to the waves. I liked how this exercise had you focus on different people in your life. I did have a hard time with focusing on a person who is suffering. Although I think about my gram everyday, I just don't like to think of her in that way. I would recommend this exercise to others, I would just let them know that they would need a quiet room to be able to get the benefit out of it.
Mental workout I think is the ability to open your mind and soul to new ways of thinking or acting. It is always a good idea to keep you mind strong since we all can be forgetful sometimes but I have found that if I am under a lot of stress the forgetfulness becomes worse. Changing the way we think and act will not only help reduce stress but it will also help other to have a positive outlook. I have learned that our attitudes do "rub off" onto each other so it is time that we change the way we look at things.
Monica,
ReplyDeleteI also immediately thought of my daughter. She did suffer quite a bit in her short 7 yrs on this earth, but like yourself I just don't like to think of her that way. Sometimes it's controlling things like that, that kept me going while she was still alive. I found that I would get stuck in a pity party when I did during her life and found that if I focused on the positive (even when it was hard to find some) that it was easier to keep on truckin' for her. I also echo your quiet room sentiments. I personally was kind of grateful that we could keep our eyes open during this exercise. It allowed me to really concentrate and relax without the risk I'd relax myself into slumberland! :) Keep up the great work! I enjoy reading your blog!
Monica,
ReplyDeleteI also really enjoy reading your blogs. They help to give me hope and the drive to be a stronger person like yourself. When I was told to think of something suffering it seems like nothing compared to the both of you. I automatically thought of my friend that is in the army and going through serious health issues and has resulted in her being in the hospital daily.