Loving kindness Exercise

This was an interesting exercise. I consider myself to be a loving kind person. I always try to show others love and kindness, it is easy for me and just natural. What was interesting about this exercise was my focus on an individual that I loved. I almost became emotional because I was flooded with how much I love this person and even though they know I love them, our relationships seems difficult sometimes.  This person just does not have the confidence in knowing how much they are loved.  I believe if she knew how unconditional love really is; she would have a whole new outlook on life.  This exercise cause me to flood my mind with the love I have for her and hoping that one day I will be able to show her just how much without having to go through all the hooplah we go through. I believe it was beneficial because it reminded me not to begin to put my feelings for her on the back burner to continue to show loving kindness at all cost.
This is an exercise I would recommend, I believe I know many people who could benefit from it, if no more but to change the direction of their thoughts. I think the suffering part of the exercise require a little more from me and it took a moment for it to penetrate, however with practice it will get better.

Mental workout is more than just putting in a tape, closing your eyes, relaxing, breathing and fifteen or twenty minutes later you feel less stressed. Mental work out is just like working your body there are a series of exercises to incorporate the whole body. It is the same thing with a mental workout; we have to put in the time, be dedicated to spend the time doing the exercises that will help us achieve the goal of integral health. It is important to understand the practice and not just merely go through the exercises.  Having an understanding better conditions us for success. Spending a few minutes a day a couple times a day can help us move toward our goal.  These exercises like any other requires a discipline. Time and practice can bring about change.