Overall I found the Loving Kindness practice beneficial and fairly easy. The taking in of others suffering was unusual but I was not really opposed to this concept as I think we do this in many ways without defining it. I found that the background noise was soothing and appreciated how each section of the exercise was broken down. I would not immediately recommend it for another person but would make it available for them to give it a try. I have enjoyed doing this for the week and will likely continue it for a few more to see what I can glean from it.
Mental workouts are just what it says it working out the mind. Just like with the body the more we put into our mind the more we get out of it. I work hard to keep a positive mental attitude, take people for what they are and not sweat the small stuff. When I was thinking about this I think of it in reverse in thinking about my grandmother. She was a sweet woman but negative constantly. This made it hard for her to even enjoy small things and it often rubbed off on those around her. She exercised her mind with negativity and it showed. I try to not to do that even though it seems to be in my family nature.
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