The "UNIVERSAL LOVING-KINDNESS",(p.93), in my opinion, unlike the authors', does not apply to intimate romantic relationships other than the one I am in with my own husband. I do not agree with this author-of-the-book, Integral Health, or his ideas about sharing my physical intimacy and even my emotional intimacy with all my relationships, strangers, and even my enemy's. This to me is not normal, it is not moral and it has no integrity whatsoever associated or connected with this kind of behavior.
Saying a 4-sentence chant over and over for 10 minutes, wishing no more suffering, health, happiness and wholeness on all people is a nice thot, but, does not really expand my mind or heart. I already have a big heart and expanded mind. This 4-sentence chant just reminds me of doing kind deeds for others who may be suffering, to help them be happier.
I have already read in the Good Book, the Bible, which happens to be the most popular book in the world, to love my neighbor as I love myself, which I try to do. Did you ever hear of the golden rule? It has been around for a long, long, time. I think repeating the golden rule for 10 minutes would be a better option, until it was in our heads real solid.
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ReplyDeleteI agree that once you see everyone in a better light things do get better and you can be more useful to help those around you. It is just that is works a lot better when you get more people on board. WE should remind our selves daily ot be kinder to others and try and make things better for others when we can.
The Golden Rule,alas,I wish more people remembered that one. I found the mantra a bit long, but I sort of altered it a bit so it flowed better for me. I too have read the Bible and don't always attend church as I believe that you don't need a building to practice your beliefs. I was brought up with good values which I have tried to pass on to my children. I often get comments about little acts of kindness my children have done, with that, I know I am doing something right! Do unto others, I always try. I am a great believer in Karma so I do try to be kind and helpful. I think you could take that idea of the golden rule and hit some people over the head with it and they still wouldn't understand. I will still do my part and hope others follow.
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