Metta practice 20 mins
Today was an ad hoc day, I woke up late and then stayed after work
for a drink and dinner with a dear colleague who was leaving our team.
In the end I was left him on the other tube at 11pm and I decided to try
some metta Kornfield style, saying the phrases. I started on myself but
it didn't seem to resonate, so I tried the words on my niece
Claire...ohhh those words definitely helped me to focus on her and I
really felt more focused on her and there was a pleasant sensation
around my head and upper body. I then decided to try it on my mother and
well it was even better! I am very much a words person and I think the
phrases seem to allow me to focus a lot more on the subject. These are
not words I would say to my mother or niece but they are very loving
wishes. I definitely felt more connected, even though I did occasionally
think they were a bit hokey as Nick says. My family are not very
affectionate so to say these loving kindness words to anyone would
strike a chord let alone to my darling mother and niece. I will continue
to try metta like this, and maybe next week I will try them with my
father...those who have read my previous posts will know this is not an
easy thing. So no noting today (waaaah) it's 0030 so it's time to think
about bed not wake myself up with a smashing practice! But I may try a
little mindful thought before bed. Good night everyone, tomorrow I'm at
home again. But a bit of sacrifice was worth it to say goodbye to a
colleague who has become a good friend. I will be able to practise
during the day tomorrow hooray!
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