The loving-kindness exercise was a little relaxing but difficult with the suffering of the loved ones. It made tears come to my eyes taking in their pain. The subtle mind exercise was so relaxing I fell asleep and the voice of the woman startled me when she returned.
In the subtle mind practice I focused on breath coming through my nostrils and into my lungs and out of my nostrils and lungs. Sometimes I became distracted with wandering thoughts and movements of my outer mind, like pain and noises. I began to focus on the pain in my side. Listening to instructions returned my focus to my breathing through my nostrils. As I focused on my breathing I felt the pain subside and I became calm, and finally I did not notice the pain anymore. I became one with my mental and physical wellness releasing the pain in my breathing. (Dacher, 2006, p. 71) When I returned to the space in my room I felt refreshed and relaxed enough to do more schoolwork. I typed all my information on my blog and could not find it. lol Had to do it again.
The important thing I learned is to use the witnessing to see the random thoughts and movements, then refocus myself on my breath to bring calm-abiding, and with both together I gained unity consciousness, the loving-kindness of an open heart and wisdom of an open mind.
(Dacher, 2006, p. 74)
I hope you find continued relaxation and inner peace of your subtle mind in witnessing, calm-abiding and unity consciousness
~Retta
Dacher, E. S. MD (2006). Integral health: the path to human flourishing. Laguna Beach, CA: Basic Health Publishing Inc.
Health and Wellness is about the wellness of the mind, body, and spirit. It is about balance in the chaotic world we live in. The condition of the mind can control the condition of the body. The condition of the mind can control the condition of the spirit. It is all about balance.
Hi Loretta,
ReplyDeleteI found this exercise more relaxing than the loving kindness one. I really enjoyed the part where we were told to dissolve those thoughts that pop into our head. I really liked the visual of it and the calmness it brought. I can see why you fell asleep during the exercise, it was really relaxing to that point for me as well. I hope you are doing okay with all the discussions and assignments and not finding any difficult to complete. Good luck this week!