Loving Kindness Unit 6
Describe the exercise and assessment process. What did you
discover about yourself?
I tried doing the Loving Kindness meditation exercise and reciting
the phrases. It took me a few minutes to have a few minutes to have a clear
mind. Once I could have a clear mind my heart started to open up and feel a
sense of warm and calmness. I felt at peace and I felt like I was connected as
one. I liked the feelings that come over me. I felt like there was nothing else
out there to bother me or harm me. I felt like I had no troubles or cares in
the world.
What area have you
chosen to be a focus of growth and development?
I chose my job. My boss does not care too much for me so
whenever I ask for something she always drags her feet. I work at one of our satellite
offices so out of sight out of mind. I have asked if I could take classes to
further my knowledge in my job and she always gives me excuses about why I can’t
take the classes. I have to come to the main office once a week to work and she
avoids me like the plague. At first it bothered me since when my review was
done I scored very well and I have no dings against me and I always offer to
help whenever needed. But the mental strain has taken a toll and I think just
mentally it is wearing on me. So I chose this as my exercise to work on for
growth and development. I have learned and am currently working on not being so
quick to respond to emails and verbally responding like I use to. I hope to
develop a way for her to open a line of communication. I have tried talking to
her but she shuts me down. I need to find a good place for my mind and soul to
enter before approaching her. My goals are to learn how to communicate, how to
open my heart to a loving kindness manner, how to meditate to have my body,
spirit and mind come together as one.
What are some specific exercises or activities
that you can implement to foster greater wellness in this area?
Some of the exercises I would implement would be meditation,
yoga, deep breathing techniques, writing journals, music therapy, walking and
also swimming along with a good cardio workout will help relieve stress. Also
having someone you can talk to about the problems at work just to release what
is bottled up will help get the aggression out and make you feel better.
posted by Tanya Jefferson @ 9:25 AM
3 Comments
3 Comments:
Hi, I felt like I liked the feelings that came over me too Tanya and it only took 3 times of saying it until I started feeling it. The only think I did not like though was how the directions said to close your eyes and say it. That part frustrated me. haha I was thinking, "How in the heck am I gonna do that when I have to read it". I liked your comment about how she avoids you like the plague. It was very comical of you. I hope things get better for your relationship with your boss.
Tanya,
It is amazing how our mental health can affect our work and how the attitude of our boss can change your mindset of your work. I recently left an office where my clinic director/owner/boss's attitude was very derogatory and detrimental to his business, my health and well-being. Because of this, I understand a bit of what you are going though and wish you the best. It does sound like you are on the right path to create a better situation for yourself by using exercises and tools mentioned in this class. Good luck!
Mrs. Jefferson, Man have I been there, with the coworker/boss situation and that can be very difficult situation to navigate, and understand how it wears on you day in and day out. But I do have to give you props on putting your mind somewhere else when you approach you boss. You should think of something happy and pleasant so that you can convey that to her, and I think that might work. However, I know that this is no easy task becasue it is hard to put all those past emotions away, and when you even see her I am sure that it stresses you out. But I think you a the better person to try to open the door of communication, and deal kindly with her, in my opinion, unprofessional actions. Well just my two cents, good luck!
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