So we have been tasked with choosing two of the four practice sessions that were most beneficial to us and discuss them. Well, let's see, the whole loving kindness mantra's didn't really float my boat. Let me show you why.
Ok, I'm thinking something right now....and it is about you! What is it? Did you enjoy that? Did it make you feel special? Seriously...I was thinking about you and I even repeated a really cool sentence about you. Please feel free to comment on how it has changed your life, especially when compared to my next statement...
Now I'm going to tell you something and this is directed straight at YOU. I want to Thank you from the bottom of my heart for putting up with me these past 8 weeks. I have learned so much more from each of you than I ever could reading the stuff from Dasher. I truly wish all of you continued success and am thrilled just knowing there are people like you out there in the world who genuinely care about others and show it...as opposed to just thinking about it. I'm a better man for knowing you.
Now, which of the two above helped you the most? Oh, my thoughts for the first "loving kindness" chant was simple...please enjoy a peanut butter and honey sandwich.
Perhaps I should focus. The two that meant the most to me were the visualization and meditation exercises. Of course I had to modify them. My visualization is tied to being a visionary leader; see it then believe it type thing. I don't meditate, I pray. I must admit, this portion of the class has taught me more about prayer and its importance than attending church this past year:) It has helped my relationship with the Creator.
Of the four practices, I plan on using the Visualization and Prayer on a regular basis moving forward. I can already see me sitting in a Barnes & Noble with two huge shelves behind me full of my best seller. After my brief presentation, I'm sitting at a table with a stack of books and my Sharpie. "Who should I make this out to?" I ask. Before they give me their names, they tear up and tell me how my words changed their life's. As a result of reading my book, they were inspired and motivated to take action that moved them closer to success and a higher quality of life. My butt is numb, my hand is sore and my shoulders are crying...but I'm the most fulfilled I have ever been. After signing my 378th book, my limo takes me back to the airport where I board my Gulfstream 550 and head home. How's that for visualization:)
I truly hope to see some of you at my first book signing:)
God's speed to all of you.
Wow, George!
ReplyDeleteGreat visualization! You've blended spiritual success with monetary, and it flowed smoothly from your limo to your airship :)
It's wonderful that you found a new depth in what prayer means for you. Our journey into the future, however unknown, doesn't have to feel out of our control - physically or spiritually. For me, the physical aspects of getting in better shape, visualizing it, and really putting forth the effort is what meditating is helping me do.
I wish you all the best in your ventures!
But I LOVE peanut butter and honey sandwiches! I knew there was a reason I wanted one all day today. ;)
ReplyDeleteTo be serious though, I think there does come a point where we need to do less thinking and start acting on our principles. You are probably just beyond the point where thinking about loving-kindness moves into acting with loving-kindness. A lot of other people, on the other hand, still need to think it first, to get them ready to act.
However, there is no reason for anyone to try to hold you back when you are ready to move on to the next step. Keep picturing success even while you work on your plan to bring it to you and before you know it, you will be there! Keep up the momentum George!
Haha... WELL I think you are plenty successful with or without these silly little exercises. I liked your blog, and I think if I read your book I'd probably like it too. You have a great voice on paper... or website, whatever. lol. It has been a pleasure meeting you this term and I wish you all the best!
ReplyDeleteWhen I read this weeks blog question, the first thing that came to mind, was uh oh what is George going to say? LOL I enjoy these exercises not only for the mind, body and spirit but to able to read others felt. If anything I enjoyed following you during this course because you’re upfront, basically tell it like it is type of guy. I knew I would get a laugh but also on the serious side I think it’s what wonderful how you express your relationship with The Creator. I look forward to picking up your book; I have no doubt that this will be a best seller!!!! Take care.
ReplyDeleteI waited in anticipation to see what your thoughts were this week!! I do agree with you about meditation and I love that you can make it your own. It is just a label to put on anything that you do for yourself to help clear your mind or de-stress. Thank you for another interesting post!! :)
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