The subtle mind exercise was easier, at least the first part. I found it easy to be aware of the thoughts and but to return to the breathing. I felt my whole body relax when doing this exercise. The loving kindness was easy at first feeling that feeling I have for my daughter but harder to think of everyone in that. The subtle mind exercise has many benefits such as stress relief, staying in the present moment and choosing which thoughts to act on and acting with intent. This will benefit all relationships both personal and professional. It will take much more practice to get to the part where I can explore the still mind. I found that part harder and distracting.
Spiritual wellness is a way to develop further and the connection to mental and physical wellness is clear as spiritual wellness moves us from outer to inner and connects us to the world and each other.
Hello Leslie-
ReplyDeleteThat is great that you were able to do subtle mind with a bit more ease. That is great that you found this to benefit your relationships by being releasing stress and choosing what thoughts to act on. Accomplishing the still mind may be challenging but you seemed to have a great start to subtle mind by accomplishing the witnessing mind and relaxing.
Brandie
Leslie,
ReplyDeleteI feel the same about the subtle exercise this week that it was easier than the loving kindness audio. I did however enjoy bot h but I related to the subtle mind audio much more easily. I think since I like to run and I coach track the breathing technique was not something new to me just the idea of connecting it to myself. Also I am with you about not having someone really concentrate on with the loving kindness make it harder to focus, I agree with that.
Corban
Leslie, you made some great points that i have not yet thought about. How spiritual wellness leads to a deeper connection between people and the world. That is huge, the next two steps i feel after being able to reach a sustained calm mind personally. Nice job(:
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie, Great job on your response. I love these kinds of exercises, however, I found it difficult to get the breathing part right. But once I did, I was completely calm and my mind was at ease. Of course I had to listen to it again because I had to make a split second decision, so I started it over again. I personally feel that if everyone was to listen to things like what we have had to do for our assigments, the world might be a little bit calmer and more relaxed place to live. Thank you!
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