After silencing my mind and focusing my full attention on the four quadrants of the integral map, I began a personal mental inventory. I realized there was a lot of work to do. I think this assessment is a tool of motivation to realize our current level of development lapses. It really makes you think about what can be improved in your life when you 'see 'the big picture.
My main area needing more attention is the biological aspect of nutrition. I know what I need to do, but doing it is the hard part. Eating raw more often than not is the key for me. I can start adding a spinach salad a couple days a week and add raw spinach to the home-made quiche I make. I can seek spinach recipes on the web as well to motivate myself. Adding raw broccoli and carrots on the days I don't spinach is another option I can start to practice. But in order to do this the right way I need to be honest with myself…I HATE spinach and vegetables, it has never been my strong suite.
The "UNIVERSAL LOVING-KINDNESS", in my opinion, 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 thought, but, does not really expand my mind or heart. I already have a big heart and expanded mind.
Hi Nicole,
ReplyDeleteYes, that whole nutrition thing is going to be my biggest spot as well. I can't remember the last time I freely ate a veggie or fruit unless it was covered in cheese or chocolate. My boyfriend actually just started this new diet yesterday (ewwww) of just juicing only fruits and veggies in his new juicer and drinking only that for 20 days. No other food or liquids besides water. Let me tell you, seeing romaine, spinach, apples, oranges, celery, and pears juiced is not a pretty sight. It looks like green slime and smells like the front yard after it's been mowed! Blech!! It will be interesting to see how he does not eating any solid foods for so long. Let the fun begin!
Hello Nicole,
ReplyDeleteThe first step is being honest! I actually love spinach, but there are many other options instead of spinach when going on the path to eating more raw foods. I agree with you completely about "universal loving-kindness." Well put!
I agree there are some people out there that are genuinely good hearted. My mother is one of those people. I think reading the sentences could affect a person who only sees the negative or even a person who is doubtful. I am around negative people at work and I actually did the exercise at work, it helped me focus on the positive things around me and helped think about how I could help other. Good luck with the change in your diet.
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