Saturday, June 15, 2013
Unit 5-Subtle mind
Hi everyone:)
I am not sure if I can compare the loving kindness to the subtle mind, they each are valuable in our ultimate goal of human flourishing. The main difference I see is that with loving kindness you are intentionally sending out positive messages to others and yourself while with the subtle mind its focus is primarily on us. I wrote down several things that I thought were crucial:
1. Our breath is always with us so using that as a focal point means that this can be done anywhere or anytime.
2. As I was practicing I began to realize that most of my thoughts were not really important to dwell on. It's not that they are not important but having a subtle mind will help being at peace with the thoughts and feelings.
3. The last thing that came to mind was "do I really even have a thought that I should get "wrapped around the axle" about" and I really didn't.
The connections between spiritual health and physical and mental health work together, without one would we truly be "healthy"? I would have a tendency to say no. Scientifically we know what happens when we are stressed and spiritually we would not be able to be clear about who we are.
Have a great week everyone!
Erika
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You made some great points! Points I hadn't even thought of. The beginning of your post is close to the thoughts that I have about comparing the two. I feel that you have very valid opinions about your experience with the two exercises. I was wondering if you truly believe that you can use these anywhere. I can see about anytime but anywhere? I feel that for me specifically there isn't always an anywhere that works. My anywhere is one place...lol. Sadly, that's when I'm close to bedtime and the house is quiet. That's my anywhere! I have learned from your blog that you are possibly able to do these exercises anywhere, kudos to you!
ReplyDeleteI agree that this exercise can be done anywhere which makes it very useful, even if for a moment or two to still your mind. I also would have to agree with you about not really having any thoughts that must be attended to right away or taken so seriously. I have a habit of thinking too much on each and every thought I have and getting wrapped up in them until I am stressed out. With this exercise I can let that all go and just relax.
ReplyDeleteHi Erika,
ReplyDeleteI think that for most of us the thoughts that rattle round and distracts us are little things that we for some reason feel the need to dwell on and worry over. I would also agree with you on the differentiation between the two exercises.
Shartyse
Erika,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you when you state that your thoughts were not that important to dwell on. I had a friend tell me once that when we dwell on the past we are "remorsing" or having remorse for the past; and when we dwell on the future we are "rehearsing". Remorsing and rehearsing usually doesn't serve us. Being in the present moment serves us much better. I found that this exercise helps to be in the present moment.