I thought this week's exercise wasn't too bad. I had a little bit of trouble with wander thoughts but I was always able to let them go and get back to focusing on what I needed to. I pictured my grandpa before he got sick when I was a little girl. I started to go down memory lane for a little bit before the voice snapped me out of it. It was nice to think about him again. I saw him sitting in his chair and then he was gone and it was just the chair. It was really weird like he just vanished.
When I hear the saying "One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself” I think more of being a hypocrite because if you are going to tell me to do something but yet not do it yourself. I can't have a lot of respect and take that person seriously if they couldn't do what they are asking me to do. A lot of that happened when I was in the military and unfortunately it still happens. I guess that is one of those things that will continue to happen.
It is wonderful that you found this exercise comforting. It must have been a great feeling to reflect on your grandfather. I also had a good experiene with this exercise, but it was a bit scary to mentally bring someone into my being. I think that this is powerful, so we have to be wise in the persons that we choose.
ReplyDeleteyou are so right in your point about someone telling another person to do something that they do not practice. One has to practice what he preaches in order to create an impact on other people.
Hi Melissa!
ReplyDeleteThat is sweet... I thought about my husband before he cut all his hair off. When we were dating he had long beautiful hair (metal band guy) and he is the most patient and compassionate human I know. I always look to him to learn to be better at both of those.
Walking the talk is hard for some of us. I have three terms left before I decide to go out and preach to the world about health and wellness... I am way out of shape physically and mentally - spiritually I got it covered. I am worried about getting where I need to be so that people won't take me as a joke but at the same time I need to take my journey at the pace that is right for me... who knows what I will end up doing as long as I get there I will be happy!
Becki