When I was assigned this exercise assignment i was not to trilled. I really had no words for the audience in reference to my personal life. I am in the public eye on a daily bases and wanted to prove a part of me as civil as I can be with respect to Kaplan University. I took a shot at being open and relaxed when providing information to the public about how I feel about my life both past and present. I have the most wonderful classmates that also helped me to realize that they are human also and able to make themselves varniable to heal from past and present hurts.
I read the class assignment and realized that out of all of the sessions that we have had loving-kindness is the biggest one on my list. As a Health care Administrator, I am emotionally comforting the patients and families during a trail in their lives. In my career I use to think it is me that will keep a level head and not realizing that I too have feeling that needed to be addressed in order to help the patients and families. I have always put people before myself but sometimes that is not the answer to the equation. We must address our past and present issues in order to free our minds and hearts to care for the patients.
I am a Flight Attendant also with a major carrier here in the United States. This job is not only ruff to the fact of customer service but it can be very stringent on the body. I have adopted meditation in order to let that positive energy flow through my body to relinquish all the negativity of the day. the job as a flight attendant can be quite difficult at sometimes just like any industry but by learning to breath I am able to pray in silence and give myself a good pep talk before approaching the a passenger for the 5-6 time about cutting his/her phone off, putting luggage underneath the seat or in an over head bin, fastening the seat belt, reading the emergency card, and the list goes on and on. On some days it makes you want to quite but I look at the benefits and I tend to change my mind because what other job can you just go the gate and say I want to get on that flight and if there is room hey you are on it.
Overall, I truly enjoyed the class assignment and look forward to having class with yall in the future. Take care and be in good health.
I read the class assignment and realized that out of all of the sessions that we have had loving-kindness is the biggest one on my list. As a Health care Administrator, I am emotionally comforting the patients and families during a trail in their lives. In my career I use to think it is me that will keep a level head and not realizing that I too have feeling that needed to be addressed in order to help the patients and families. I have always put people before myself but sometimes that is not the answer to the equation. We must address our past and present issues in order to free our minds and hearts to care for the patients.
I am a Flight Attendant also with a major carrier here in the United States. This job is not only ruff to the fact of customer service but it can be very stringent on the body. I have adopted meditation in order to let that positive energy flow through my body to relinquish all the negativity of the day. the job as a flight attendant can be quite difficult at sometimes just like any industry but by learning to breath I am able to pray in silence and give myself a good pep talk before approaching the a passenger for the 5-6 time about cutting his/her phone off, putting luggage underneath the seat or in an over head bin, fastening the seat belt, reading the emergency card, and the list goes on and on. On some days it makes you want to quite but I look at the benefits and I tend to change my mind because what other job can you just go the gate and say I want to get on that flight and if there is room hey you are on it.
Overall, I truly enjoyed the class assignment and look forward to having class with yall in the future. Take care and be in good health.
Anthony, what you said reminded me of my church service today. Pastor was talking about forgiveness and reconciliation and mentioned that he could bet every person in the room has past hurts that need to be worked through. I can count myself in this equation for sure! It is good to be the healer, friend, but allow yourself the gift of being healed! I think that when you do, you will be able to give the loving kindness that you mentioned with much more fullness and generosity and freedom. Thank you so much for your encouragement throughout this entire class, Anthony. You also take care and be in good health. :-)
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ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome and even after the class I will still blog from time to time but you can always reach me at my email address. It has been a pleasure in knowing you and the rest of the class. Take care and be in good health.
Anthony,
ReplyDeleteI can understand your frustration with passengers. I just had my first flight (yes, I made it through 32 years never boarding a plane) a few months ago and some people are just ridiculous on a plane. I also use the Loving-Kindness exercise. It helps me stay positive throughout the day. It helps me in my homelife. The kids (and husband lol) don't always listen and I have to repeat myself quite often which can be very frustrating. This exercise, along with the others, has helped me to stay in a positive mood throughout the day so that little things which may have really bothered me before, don't seem quite as big.
Buffy
Anthony, this class as made me also think and realize the areas of my life that need healing. I was so concerned about my physical health that I did not think about me mentally and spiritually.I have been through things in my past that has caused me to act certian ways due to fear of trusting people. Now i know that i need to work on my loving-kindness and trust issues to be fully a whole healthy peson.
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