Looking back at all we have learned this course, I could say that this is probably the most useful class that I have taken here. After this course, I only have 5 more classes to go, so I have had lots to pick from. While I thought that every exercise we did had its benefits, the two that I enjoyed the most was loving-kindness and meeting Aesclepius. Have you ever met someone who was genuinely a loving-kindness person? Just being in their presence has a certain peace about it. On the other hand, when we practice loving-kindness, it´s like doing that good deed for your neighbor who is 90 years old and lives alone. One of the qualities of loving-kindness that I really enjoy is that of being laid back. Anyone in this state of mind is never rushed or do they let stress get the better of them. Being in this state of mind is also beneficial for our physical health because of this anti-stress demeanor that comes with it.
Meeting Aesclepius is another favorite of mine. When we did this exercise, I would see images of all four of my grandparents. There is a certain wisdom that comes from living a full life. We often take elderly for granted and they can teach us a lot if we just let them. It reminds me of my ten year old son, I keep telling him that I have lived over three times his lifetime and that I have picked up a few things during that time. I think this last example is a continuous cycle and it´s not til we grow up a little that we can finally realize this. One way that I can practice loving-kindness in my life is to treat people like I would want to be treated. One way that I can practice the meeting Aesclepius exercise, is to really work on my listening skills and try to find the wisdom in what people are telling me, especially when it comes to life experiences.
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