Hello Everyone!
When comparing the Loving Kindness and Subtle Mind practices
I can say that Loving Kindness was much easier. Subtle mind was difficult for
me because there was so much focus on breathing and that left plenty of room for my mind
wander, often! With Loving Kindness I could focus on people, thoughts and
feelings which gives a lesser opportunity for mental chatter.
Mental wellness (knowing and understanding ourselves on a
deeper level), physical (achieved though exercise and a healthy diet) and spiritual
wellness (peace and harmony within and with others) are all interconnected. When
I am lacking in one area I notice the effects in another. I really need to work
on giving each of these aspects equal attention and know that doing more in one
area isn’t going to make up for the rest.
Yeyy! Someone else who struggled with this one, I now feel like I am in good company ;)
ReplyDeleteI had a rough time as well with this exercise, my mind was all over the place from grocery lists to court dates. I could not find that quiet I was striving for and honestly got a bit flustered with myself. I thoroughly enjoyed the Loving-Kindness exercise. I could easily focus on friends, family, loved ones and "help" them. This one was a bit too abstract for me.
As for the "trifecta" of wellness we keep going back to. I think it is only natural that we are stronger or more focused in one area than the other two. I think it kind of ebbs and flows where and how we develop in each of these three areas with more focus being in one then another at any given time.
Christine M. Dicon
Christine,
ReplyDeleteI do like the thought of "helping" someone as you say. It makes me forget about my own issues and gives me a chance to practice compassion. I can step back and realize that sometimes my problems aren't as big as I create them to be. Thanks for the comment!
Maria