Loving-Kindness

This exercise is a great one for bringing things in perspective and getting a person to be less self-centered. This exercise makes you focus on your loved ones. The people who are truly important to you. I enjoyed this exercise while I struggled with the time aspect (as I usually do). I loved the sense of calm that came over me as I thought about my family. Each time I thought of a different person and each time I felt a different kind of calmness. It even prompted me to take on a no complaining challenge. This challenge is very simple- go 24 hours without complaining. Basically, it forces you to focus on the positive. I have struggled with this challenge making it most of a day. I feel we tend to focus on the negative and that can sometimes become a rut. I would recommend everyone try both of these practices. It is worth it to feel the positive effects in your life and to have the positive feelings that are sent out reflected back.