Hello Everyone,
I have to say this exercise was exactly what I needed. My week was rough and my mind was literally racing with a zillion thoughts. I found that it was very peaceful and helped me to really relax and take a break from all the chatter. I felt this exercise left me to explore the thoughts that were coming up without me becoming consumed with them. I thought that the reason I didn't like the Loving Kindness exercise was because of my state of mind, but today it was similar to the way I felt doing the other exercise. However my experience with the subtle mind was completely different. I am going to be sharing this exercise with a few of my friends as I feel it is a great centering exercise.
The connection between our spiritual, mental, and physical well-being is really bigger than I ever realized. Since the beginning of this class I have learned so much about myself and how my stress effects every part of me. I have seen the difference already since I started working out more regularly and doing visualizations. While of course my stresses haven't changed I feel I have gained a little more insight as to how to deal with them more effectively. I have also started making time for myself and the things that make me thrive. I love to do anything outdoors so I have been spending more time hiking and just staring off into the mountains. It's amazing what you can see when you just look at the mountains or even a tree. (how weird do I sound right now??? lol) I believe that you have to focus on all three aspects of yourself to really be a happy and healthy individual. I'm sure working on it!
Lauren
Lauren,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear that you benefited from this exercise and you will share it with you friends. I agree with you 100% about having a great connection between body, mind, and soul. You know its amazing that just a couple of years ago I never put the three connections together put now that I have made that connection, I don't understand how people can not be in tuned to this connection. That is why every week when we do these exercises I try to tell a different person in my life so they can get that deeper connection for a healthier well being.
Great post,
Leena
I am happy for you. I think it is great to understand what your life stressors are doing to you. It is also great that you are taking the time to change your reaction to your stress. I love hiking, I agree it is a great way to let things go and get out of your head and into your body. The mountains are just as magical to me so, no you don't sound crazy to me. I agree that the subtle mind exercise was awesome. I found it easier than loving kindness as well. I had a stressful week at work so it helped me through as well. I think spending time quieting the mind like we do focused on the body or the thinking mind is a really great exercise. Thanks for sharing!!
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