Posted by Willful on December 15, 2011, at 9:50:52
In reply to Re: quick.. someone say something psychological » pegasus, posted by sleepygirl2 on December 14, 2011, at 18:47:17
I've been in two process groups and I found them difficult but a learning experience, especially afterward when I had time to work through some of the issues that got in the way.
I'd like to be in a group now, but I'm just too busy. I do go to meditate at a nearby meditation center. That is, I've gone for a few weeks. It's certainly not a process group, but one thing I do notice is that people's honest express of thoughts and hindrances is really enlightening and thought-provoking. The meditation leaders also say very good and insightful and helpful things. I think a lot of how a group goes depends on how you approach it. In the old days, I was much more adversarial and critical of people or of group dynamics that I noticed. Now I feel more supported and really interested and moved by many things people say.
If you're open to others, at least somewhat, you can find a lot of meaning and deepening in interactions.
One of the things I 've heard is that the Buddha (I'm not a Buddhist, but I think the Buddha was remarkable and truly incredible person) was that the three refuges-- I guess you find refuge in your journey toward enlightenment, or towards relief from suffering-- are the Buddha, the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) and the Sangha (the community of seekers). The Buddha also said, that the most important of these was the sangha. And I've found that there's a lot of strength you can get from being with others in your practice (whatever it is of).
I have trouble with people and that's one of the main reasons I want to practice with others, and learn more of their practice (and life) experience.
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