Hello everyone,
This week we read up to pg 239 Whose Will so we will pick up there in 2 weeks, as we will not meet for Labor Day. We talked about metta, being compassionate to others when we tend to judge them and how that is a practice of progress, not perfection.
On page 236, Kevin says" Developing a loving and compassionate heart, learning to react with kindness rather than judgment or anger is critical both to our sobriety as well as to our serenity."
So this week's discussion question is where or with whom do you find it most difficult to practice metta? To refrain from judgment?
What does this show you about yourself?
I know for me, it is often most difficult to practice metta and refrain from judgment in my intimate relationships, like my boyfriend and best friend, since they know me so well, and should see how much I've grown and changed, but often seem to trigger me instead. Being kind and compassionate to people in the program and others I encounter is much easier for me.
This shows me that I still have a lot of work to do.
What about you?
