Loving Kindness

For someone like me who is fiercely independent, it can be hard to sit still and participate in a program directed and narrated by someone else, so this has been an interesting exercise for me to experience these audio exercises in this class.  A kind of mental workout, if you will :)  Usually, I don't feel a big difference during these exercises as opposed to my normal ways of reconnecting to my awareness.  This exercise wasn't much different, though it certainly gave me a lot to think about.  I think mental workouts are very interesting and can be extremely beneficial for people to play with.  And as everyone has different needs and different ways of thinking, I believe everyone should have their own ways of working out mentally.  Some of mine include creative developments (such as making collages, writing impromptu poetry about tiny details around me, improvisational dance) and ones related to physical activity and endurance (hiking, cycling, yoga).  These have proven effective for me to develop a lightness and sharpness in the connection between my mind and body in order to respond best to my life and environment.