Compare and contrast the Loving
Kindness exercise and the Subtle mind exercise. Explain your experience
including the benefits, frustrations etc.
The first part of the exercise was pretty smooth and easy. I enjoyed the ocean waves and the narrators voice. It did make me calm and peaceful. I was able to transfer some feelings from loved ones and my own. This is an area that we all need to work and practice on. I think if we develop this practice each week, we can listen more empathetically and make ourselves more available to others. The subtle mind is an exercise to let go of thought as is passes through the mind. The subtle mind exercise took a little practice. I had trouble focusing on my own thoughts as I was constantly thinking. I was able to see how easily random thoughts could distract. It was hard to tame my busy mind. I found that the subtle mind was a little more challenging than loving-kindness. It took more effort to maintain my focus; this could possibly due to the prolonged period of time before the narrator returns to give more instructions
The first part of the exercise was pretty smooth and easy. I enjoyed the ocean waves and the narrators voice. It did make me calm and peaceful. I was able to transfer some feelings from loved ones and my own. This is an area that we all need to work and practice on. I think if we develop this practice each week, we can listen more empathetically and make ourselves more available to others. The subtle mind is an exercise to let go of thought as is passes through the mind. The subtle mind exercise took a little practice. I had trouble focusing on my own thoughts as I was constantly thinking. I was able to see how easily random thoughts could distract. It was hard to tame my busy mind. I found that the subtle mind was a little more challenging than loving-kindness. It took more effort to maintain my focus; this could possibly due to the prolonged period of time before the narrator returns to give more instructions
Discuss
the connection of the spiritual wellness to mental and physical
wellness. Explain how the connection is manifested in your personal life.
For me spiritual wellness holds everything in place together. The connection of spiritual wellness to mental and physical wellness is vital for an individual if he or she is to experience human flourishing. It is important for one to maintain a spiritual connection to the higher power – God, through meditation and prayer. In doing this it does not only help the individual spiritual connection that gives the individual a deeper sense of his or her spiritual awareness but it also helps the mental and physical aspect of the individual’s life. In my personal life, when I have the spiritual connection, it allows me experience peace, joy, calmness, love, forgiveness, and being kind and patient with others even if they are not.
wellness. Explain how the connection is manifested in your personal life.
For me spiritual wellness holds everything in place together. The connection of spiritual wellness to mental and physical wellness is vital for an individual if he or she is to experience human flourishing. It is important for one to maintain a spiritual connection to the higher power – God, through meditation and prayer. In doing this it does not only help the individual spiritual connection that gives the individual a deeper sense of his or her spiritual awareness but it also helps the mental and physical aspect of the individual’s life. In my personal life, when I have the spiritual connection, it allows me experience peace, joy, calmness, love, forgiveness, and being kind and patient with others even if they are not.
Hello. I too found the loving kindness practice easier. I think it is hard to still our minds. I agree about the spiritual wellness. I was not brought up in a religious or spiritual family and things were always chaotic. I have explored into spirituality on my own recently and I do find that it makes me more grateful, compassionate, and clear headed. I actually struggle with my mom because she is a very negative person and I am not and I think she could use a connection too, but I know she would never go for it.
ReplyDeleteGreat post this week. I agree with you that during the exercise I had a difficult time letting go of my thoughts. This is one exercise that I will have to continue to practice because I always have a million things on my mind. I am glad to hear that spiritual wellness helps with so many aspects of your life. I am working on my spiritual wellness and hopefully with practice I achieve my optimal wellness. Great job
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