Listening to Dachers's Loving/Kindness was a new experience for me. I am not one who creates time to sit still often so that in itself was a victory. Hearing Dacher speak intially, I was worried because his is not a voice that is soothing. I was grateful to hear the female voice give instruction throughout the exercise.
I was initially skeptical that I would feel anything good or bad. However, I felt much lighter afterward. I truly felt a weight had been lifted off me in a way. Though I benefited from it I still found it to be difficult. I have a hard time getting free time in my home and I second guess most actions because I don't know if I am doing it right. I would recommend this to others. They can at least give it a chance. It certainly surprised me.
I would consider this a mental workout. Research shows that quieting your mind and meditation has health benefits. Exercises like these make a person consciously stop and focus their mind-energy on a specific thing/person/idea. This is difficult for many because our minds flit from one thing to the next. I would suggest a person meditate or follow Dacher's exercise before they begin their day and as they finish their day.
As Always,
Thanks for reading!
Tonia
I too thought that Dacher's voice was very disturbing! There was no way to relax with his. I didn't really care for the ladies voice either but I got past it. It's hard for me to quiet my mind too. I figure if this is a mental workout it's going to be difficult at first. Just like a physical workout. I teach Jazzercise and everyone feels weird and uncoordinated the first day but the more you do it the better you get and the more in shape your body gets. I would have to use the same philosophy for this too.
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