Universal loving-kindness exercise gives an intense feeling of my heart expanding when saying the words. I did struggle with forgiveness until using this exercise. Forgiveness is a great focus for growth and development. It is the best way to release negativity and let the good back into my life.
This exercise was a great start to wellness. The best therapy I found to implement forgiveness was writing a letter to the ones who hurt me. I was holding on to the negativity because I couldn’t find a way to talk to the person or they couldn’t be found. Once I threw all the negativity onto paper, I felt relief. The true freedom came from the burning party I had to completely get rid of the negativity. I use this same procedure whenever I need to release myself from negativity.
The Integral Assessment helped me analyze my inner issues which have been paralyzing my ability to love myself and help others. The goal has been to learn to love myself and take care of me for a change. This goal will lead to the ultimate goal to help others. I will really be able to care for others once I understand myself better.
I have been using positive affirmations and listening to inspiring talks all the time. They really boost my spirits and make me feel like a much better person. There are so many websites on how to do proper positive affirmations which can be extremely beneficial and an easy therapy.
Stacy:
ReplyDeleteYou are so right that forgiveness is the key to may things and first and foremost our own improvement of our health. Forgiveness can open up so mcu for us when we finelly make it happen, it is the forgiving and then going back and picking it up again that makes it hard for many. This is something I had to learn a while back is that we have to fully forgive and not ever go back and pick it up again. The way I see it is we give it to God at the foot of the cross and then the next day we are harping on it again so we really did not trust God with it and we are trying to fix it ourselves again. It we truly forgive or give it to God then we will not be harping on it again the next day. SO we truly have to forgive and never talk about it again.
Jackie
Stacy,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on having a burning party, aren't they wonderful and so helpful? It allows you to get rid of everything you don't need within yourself and allows room to grow in more positive ways.
I don't know if you have heard of the author Louise Hay but she has written some amazing books on how to heal yourself. My favorites are "You Can Create an Exceptional Life" and " Everyday Positive thinking". Take a look at them and see if they will help you on your journey towards health, happiness and wholeness.
Peace ~ Robin
I loved the idea of writing a letter to the ones who have hurt you and then burning it as a way of releasing the negativity. I too love lisening to inspirational speakers. I tend to listen to these at work, because my jobs tends to be a source of negativity in my life. Are there any website or tapes you recommend? I also love to read self-help books. I just receive the book, What to say when you talk to yourself by Shad Helmstetter.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes!
Danielle