We’re half way through the course! Time has flown by! For
Unit 5, I tried The Subtle Mind Practice. Compared to The Loving Kindness
Practice last week, I was able to focus more easily on this week’s exercise. The
loving Kindness Practice had more ‘instruction’ from the speaker; which often
makes it harder for me to concentrate and finish the exercise. The Subtle Mind exercise
gave me plenty of time between guidance to focus on my breath. Maybe this
exercise was easier for me because I have practiced breath work before. I felt
very relaxed, like I might want to crawl back into bed, even though I could
hear my mom and daughter arguing about breakfast in the kitchen… Or maybe that’s
why I wanted to crawl back in bed!
There is a strong connection between spiritual wellness,
mental wellness, and physical wellness. None of these aspects can be well if
the others are not. Of course, some may be stronger than others, but all should
be attended to on a regular basis. If one aspect is neglected the others will
suffer, and the person will be unbalanced and disrupted.
Personally, I feel unstable when I disregard one part of my
wellness. For example, if I am inactive due to illness or a busy schedule, I
feel sluggish and my mind is unclear; I might feel confused or impatient. I
have figured out that if I focus on each aspect of myself that I am able to
feel more whole and balanced in my life.
I have to agree when one part of my wellness is compromised from another aspect of illness, lack of sleep, or pain....
ReplyDeleteI had a much easier time this week with the exercises as well. I actually fell asleep! That is a huge undertaking for me...My husband was right next to me...and when I woke was giving me a giggle...love his heart...
I give so much of myself...sometimes I really need to listen to some of my own advice...if you do not take care of yourself...you will not be able to help those that are close to you who may need the extra support and/or help!
Jeni S.
Hi! I am so excited that we are half way through this course because then I graduate! Yay! So, I agree that the subtle mind exercise relaxes you, I felt like I was going to fall asleep doing it as well, and that went for both exercises! I thought that this one was easier to focus on also, it just seemed like I was able to focus and understand it more. Sometimes it is hard for me to focus because I hear so much noise outside my apartment building that it distracts me, but I try to block it out and focus on my breathing. Good luck in class, see you there!
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