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  • #401197
    Helcat
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    If anyone is searching for a teacher, one can be found on Daobums.

    #401199
    HoneyBlossom
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    Thank you all for the interesting post and replies.  I’m reading and following.

    #413098
    Helcat
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    Hi everyone!

    Today I had a good experience with a loving kindness meditation that I wanted to share.

    I’ve struggled with self-love my whole life. In recent years, I’ve made some headway… It felt like I had the right pieces of the puzzle but they didn’t quite fit into place. The puzzle pieces being healthy boundaries, self-compassion and developing confidence. I was acting towards myself in a loving way, but I didn’t feel it.

    With this meditation I practiced sustaining feelings of loving kindness towards others. I hoped that one day I would be able to turn that love towards myself. Today I realized that was true and the story that I don’t love myself, is just that… A story. One that I can finally put down.

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    Roberta
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    Dear Helcat

    What a wonderful and powerful insight that you have gained thru the beautiful lovingkindness practice. It is my most go to practice, sometimes it is only just for a few seconds, like when i am out in public and I see someone struggling. This is a lifetime practice a bit like breathing it nourishes the practitioner and those that are around them.

    #414034
    Helcat
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    Hi Roberta!

    Thank you for your kind comment. My apologies for the delayed reply. I was very unwell and not in the most positive frame of mind. Thankfully, I’m starting to feel better now.

    I agree, I’ve found that my empathy for others is growing with the practice. It also taught me to how to be happy, to step back from my thoughts and feelings when I need to, and helped me to redirect my thoughts.

    Meditation has been a difficult skill for me to learn. But it’s a gift that keeps on giving. I look forward to what I learn next.

    I’m glad that I found the answers that I was looking for that unfortunately psychology alone couldn’t provide. Gratitude practice has been very helpful in the process of learning to be happy too.

    My new journey is realising that diet and stomach issues have a large role in my anxiety. I’m going to have to be patient with myself and this process.

    Wishing you all the best! 🙏

    #430268
    Helcat
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    Hi Everyone!

    It’s been a tough time but things are getting easier! My son is healthy, constantly growing and learning.

    Pregnancy was challenging, as was the newborn stage. I was wholly unprepared to have a child! 😂 I honestly didn’t know what to expect.

    I have been working on practices from this book. Let the radiant yang shine forth, lectures on virtue.

    I wanted to deeply apologise to a friend. Trauma is never easy and I haven’t been a good friend. Communication is messy and I haven’t communicated well. I’m sorry for hurting her. I’m sorry for everything.

    She is kind and patient, always there for others and more resilient than she knows. I thank her for her kindness and everything she has done. She tried to help even when things were hard and I think that shows the love and care she has for people. I wish her happiness, peace and good health. ❤️🙏

    #430284
    Tee
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    Dear Helcat, welcome back!

    I am glad your son is doing better now. Your last message was in October, saying he had to have an emergency scan. I am happy to hear that’s all settled now and you are enjoying your son’s healthy and happy growth <3

    #430304
    Helcat
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    Hi Tee!

    Thank you very much! That’s very kind of you to say. How are you doing?

    #430305
    Helcat
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    Oops it’s getting late. I forgot to add, wishing you a Happy Easter if you celebrate it. 🐣🌷🐰

    #430319
    Tee
    Participant

    Dear Helcat,

    I am not the best health-wise, still suffering with my back pain. It’s not always bad, there are ups and downs. But I don’t feel as depressed about it as last year. I’ve realized that a part of my worrying is health anxiety, which in turn contributed to the intensity of the pain. And so I’ve learned to handle that, and it’s helping – I don’t get so overwhelmed when the pain flares up.

    It’s definitely a challenge, but it is also forcing me to look at some of my psychological limitations, and how they may affect my physical health. So yeah, I am working on that…

    Thank you for your kind wishes. Yes, I do celebrate Easter. Happy Easter to you too! <3

     

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