I was able to complete this exercise much more easier than the mp3. I did it with out crying and feeling sad, and felt the feelings and emotions of care, helping, and love where as with the other I felt sorrow, guilt, and sadness.
As far as the assessment goes, I need to become more organized with my time and thoughts. I feel that I am running in a thousand directions and my mind and body are going the same speed in opposite directions. I have done much better about over coming the guilt I feel about leaving my son to have some alone time. It just feels like when I get ahead in one aspect or area, there are others that fall behind or lack. I have had a rough time at work the last couple of weeks, and few members of family need a major wake up call in the worst kind of way but I have to remember not to let it stress me out and get me down like it has been.
I am so glad Sara you had a much more positive experience with this exercise than the other. When you reach those times in your life that sorrow, guilt or sadness enters, reach out to this exercise again! I also had a great experience with this exercise. I think we all feel at times that we are being pulled in a thousand different directions, sometimes we just need to take a step back and simplify life.
ReplyDeleteSara, I always find myself relating to you because you are a mother to a young child as I am. Yes, I often have the feeling that when I get ahead in one area in my life such as academic work, then I fall behind in home duties such as cleaning. I often feel like I cannot win for losing. I also identify with your feeling of guilt when you take alone time away from your son. I love Saturday mornings where I am able to sneak off to the Farmer's Markets alone while my son stays with my husband. That in itself is more relaxing than a massage or pedicure!
ReplyDeleteSara,
ReplyDeleteI too have children and when they were younger it was hard not to feel guilty. It is something that can be learned. I was once told, do not let stress that doesn't have to do with you, run your life.