Loving Kindness, Subtle mind, Visualization, meditation exercises: Which is best for me?

I have determined that the subtle mind exercises are more beneficial to me because it allows me to less more proactive in stressful situations and less reactive. I find that I am a more patient person when I am faced with situations where losing my cool would not be helpful. I find that it also helps me when I'm dealing with individuals that I don't like or care to be around. The loving kindness practice sessions encourage me to be a more because I truly believe that you get what you put out and if you release negativity into the world you will receive it back. Some people perceive this as me being nonchalant but I am simply actively choosing which things, people and situations that warrant a reaction and which that do not. The subtle mind exercises really come in handy when my kids come home from school and they are both amped up and raring to go and  I am ready to settle down. I have two kid who could not be more different so they each warrant different approaches when motivating them to settle down to accomplish homework or when motivating them to get ready to attend their different activities. This can sometimes be the most stressful time of my day since its the period where I am most mentally and physically stressed. Getting upset and lashing out only makes things worse so it is important that I clear my mind to stay focused on the tasks at hand all while keeping a positive attitude so that my children don't feed off of any negativity that I may have.

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Okay, for my meditative practice this week I've noticed that my 'Zen" place is when I'm at the gym and skating. I do this a few times a week and I don't know what it is but when i strap on my pads and lace up my skates I feel like I'm allowed to be in my comfort zone. My happy place. I don't have to worry about if one of kids has a last minute project due, if I have any homework assignments that day, finances, family, relationships, etc. they all just fade away when I turn on my Ipod, crank up my tunes and just skate. It helps me to clear my head of all the garble that can muddle my thoughts and stress me out. plus, it helps me to increase my cardiovascular endurance and continue to be a kick ass roller derby player! Afterwards, I find that I'm in a much better mood thorough out the rest of the day.

I think that the saying "One cannot lead another where one has not gone himself" refers to a person in the health profession prescribing or recommending a treatment to a patient that they themselves either doesn't believe and wan would use themselves. I feel that making a patient/or client believe in the efficacy of a treatment regimen is important in making getting the patient to be compliant with treatment. I do feel that health professionals do have an obligation to develop themselves psychologically, physically, and spiritually becasue it helps to know and acknowledge all aspects of  patients' lives that can affect their decision making and their coping skills. 

Renegade out.