tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247790256027817204.post3762547769786688752..comments2010-05-04T18:48:25.182-07:00Comments on Jill's Been Here: Unit 8 - Beneficial Exercises that Foster Mental FitnessJillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04651996229112230795noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247790256027817204.post-30109581810115947272010-04-21T00:15:00.240-07:002010-04-21T00:15:00.240-07:00Hey Jill you're right dwelling on negative iss...Hey Jill you're right dwelling on negative issues will throw the meditation off, it pollutes the purity of thought. When Jesus uses us, it is because we are valuable in His eyes, and a significant ingredient He can use for His glory. He sees things as small as smiles we give to others, as meaningful gifts, as treasures, and uses them to cheer and encourage. Oh, how I want to be one of the elements He uses in His divine mission to touch and bless others! <br /><br />You are a beloved daughter of God, and He knows you better than you know you’re self. God knows what you are capable of giving, whether it be big or small. To Him, the size of the gift is not what matters. It is the one given cheerfully that is the most precious to Him. How I you praise Him for being your Heavenly Father! How you praise Him for loving you in spite of everything! <br /><br />GOD IS USING YOU JILL, It has been a pleasure to meet you and Know you! LUV YA!VEEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16196956840617234406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247790256027817204.post-82583660076041347482010-04-21T00:12:56.833-07:002010-04-21T00:12:56.833-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.VEEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16196956840617234406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247790256027817204.post-47006076844786645792010-04-20T21:58:43.728-07:002010-04-20T21:58:43.728-07:00JIll, great implementations. I am currently trying...JIll, great implementations. I am currently trying to get my family involved, especially my husband. We just lost his mother on the 15th of this month and the funeral for her was this past Sunday. It has been stressful for us all, especially him. He is not dealing with his mother's death at all and I am really worried about him. I can not figure out how to help him. He has not truly entered the greiving process yet. I think some of these practices will be of help to him, but he has not gave into it yet to even try. Any recommendations????Chanceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01266410303291569328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247790256027817204.post-91085371895230839032010-04-20T11:24:05.720-07:002010-04-20T11:24:05.720-07:00Dear Jill,
Hey there! I really enjoyed reading y...Dear Jill, <br /><br />Hey there! I really enjoyed reading your Unit 8 blog. I chose two other, separate practices (meditation and visualization) than you did to be most beneficial in my life. Yet, after reading your entire blog I see why the subtle mind and loving-kindness are more beneficial for you. Once you use the CD repetetively for a prolonged period of time, the exercises should come to you naturally. Therefore, you won't need to go through the hassle of using the CD anymore. <br /><br />I too have learned that turning my love outwards to strangers and even enemies can bring your life joy and pleasure. It feel good to treat everyone equal!<br /><br />Great Blog!!<br /><br />I hope you have a wonderful day!Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04158480121987820060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247790256027817204.post-59394267485484023662010-04-19T12:37:57.413-07:002010-04-19T12:37:57.413-07:00Hi Andrea,
I understand what you mean about dwell...Hi Andrea,<br /><br />I understand what you mean about dwelling over negative issues when trying to practice the subtle mind exercise. I think this one is the most difficult too but I do find that it works best on days that I am calmer and having a good day versus a bad day even though I have tried to concentrate on this exercise on a bad day. The more we practice it, I think it will get easier for us but we have to stick with it and not give up as anything we try in life. If you know these exercises will do you good in the long run, why not continue to concentrate and focus as much as you can on practicing them? I believe eventually you will experience human flourishing as long as you stick with it. <br /><br />JillJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04651996229112230795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247790256027817204.post-30282020779128802852010-04-19T11:36:44.352-07:002010-04-19T11:36:44.352-07:00Jill,
I can't believe we are almost done!!!!!...Jill, <br />I can't believe we are almost done!!!!!! The subtle mind practice is a diffiuclt one for me that is going to take practice. I did find myself thinking negative thoughts and spending too much time dwelling over issues in my life and since starting the subtle mind practice daily I spend less time focusing on the negative and more time looking for positive aspects as in the van incident.Andrea Woosleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08836358716857409039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247790256027817204.post-85233967558103076852010-04-17T11:33:14.148-07:002010-04-17T11:33:14.148-07:00Jill,
Time has flown,hasn't it? I think this ...Jill,<br /><br />Time has flown,hasn't it? I think this class has definitely been one that I will get the most benefit from. I know loving kindness is an excellent exercise that I intend to enjoy for many years to come. I also intend to teach my daughter. The years that are coming for her will be full of heartache either related to boys or just the typical teenage drama. I think if I can teach her the self love that I have learned so much later in life, she might avoid some of the pitfalls that I have faced.<br /><br />Good Luck,<br />GingerGingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14338696664856552802noreply@blogger.com