2 hours of Meditation

The Mindfulness group didn't meet this evening, but I wanted to post anyway. 

So I"ll reflect on a personal meditative experience I'd like to share with you.  

Saturday April 2nd Jordan and I woke up and immersed ourselves in meditation immediately.  

Our meditation practice included:

•  a 1/2 hour walking meditation with our dog, Heidi

• then a 1/2 hour sitting meditation 

• then another 1/2 walking meditation, half together and half separate

•  and finally, a 1/2 hour sitting meditation during which we both focused on the "loving kindness" form of meditation 

This was the first time I had ever practiced Loving Kindness meditation  specifically.

Loving Kindness meditation comes from the Buddhist tradition "metta bhavana" and it is a tool used to cultivate compassion and love that can be learned of anyone of any worldview.  

This type of meditative practice appeals to me because I find compassion and empathy some of the most desirable and useful traits available.

My personal experience with this type of meditation was that it was easier to focus on a specific person who brings about feelings of love and fondness, and I enjoyed the session very much.  

I also enjoyed practicing an extended meditation session, with an extended period of silence much more than one might expect to.  I loved the silence and the effect that the meditation had on the rest of my day and my mindset in general.   

I hope to see everyone next week, and remember - This is it ...