Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Subtle Mind...Loving Kindness...blah blah blah

For the record, I do actually strive to be a more kind and loving person.  I try to be kind to all, but tend to focus my "loving" on those closest to me, primarily my wife and children.  It takes a conscious effort on my part to be kind.  I have an instinctual response to help others in need and the ability to identify needs before they are articulated.  Some people see this as me being kind, I just see it as my duty to help those who need help.

I understand and appreciate where these techniques are coming from and further understand that they may be beneficial to others...just not me.  Many of these concepts are addressed through m spiritual faith.  I recieve both education and edification from my church and through fellowship with those within my faith.  I don't hold this particular author in very high regards so it is difficult for me to buy into everything he has to say.  Being a professional researcher, I do admit that there may be some validity in his approach, but there are many assumptions he has made to date that are conjecture rather than supported data. 

I respect this process (within the class) however, I do not agree with the author.  I am thankful that these exercises allow us the opportunity and freedom to disagree without having a negative effect on our grade:)  However, I am actually more concerned about learning than I am making an A...in case you can't tell:)

Thanks for stopping by.

George

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