unit 6

The first exercise makes me think about taking pain and suffering away from anyone that I care about.  I would almost rather be the one who is going through the tough time whatever it is because I care about some of my friends so much that I don't want them to be hurt.

I think that I have a few aspects of my life that are the source of my stress and suffering, especially the interpersonal and worldly.  there always seems to be some drama going on at work and personally.  I try to deal with these things by taking the emotion or myself out of the situation.  I may look at it as if it were happening to someone else, then think what is the correct way to deal with this.  I will meditate while riding my bike, I know that's not exactly relaxing but I can focus because I'm not at home with kids distracting me.  this is probably my best think time.
Colleen

unit 5 subtle mind vs loving kindness

As usual it's hard for me to sit and listen to something.  In the subtle mind exercise I had to keep reminding myself to return to the breathing, my mind just wanders and I start to think about things that I have to do, relationship stuff, bills, school, etc.  It will take a lot of work for me to get that "witnessing mind".  The loving kindnes exercise is easier for me.  I can always think of someone that means a lot to me and things we've done together etc.  I love my friends and if I could I would take some of their pain away, sometimes I think I can handle it better or I just don't want them to hurt.

well being

Hi Guys,
I think my physical well being is probably the best part of my "well being".  I've always been a physical person, love to work out, ride my horse or bike, I make sure that I do something almost every day.  I would give that and 8 or 9.  Spiritual, let's see, that's a tough one.  I guess I have good days and bad days with that so probably a 5-6.  I do think I'm spiritual but it's one of those things, you don't think about it till things are really bad (most of the time).  However I do try to be thankful for what I do have, my 2 beautiful girls are truly a gift and I'm lucky to have them.  Psychological would also be a 5-6.  Sometimes I feel like I must be truly nuts! Then somedays I feel like I really have my act together.  Life just gets overwhelming sometimes, work, school, kids, house, horse, etc.  And everything and everybody wants my attention! 

I think my physical goals are what they are, if I could work out more I would.  Spiritually, I'm on the fence with that one.  I was raised Irish, Italian, catholic.  I should be way more spiritual but I'm just not.  I have to pay attention more, that's something that always gets put on the back burner and it shouldn't.  Psychologically I think I have to focus on my education goals and take care of my kids.  Any suggestions for a single mom who feels lost at times?
Colleen