With the loving kindness exercise I had issues; I totally spaced out on the wall in front of me while listening, then couldn't remember anything that had been said by the narrator. For the subtle mind exercise I started listening and again didn't finish from spacing out (I never could do the whole 'book on tape' thing), but this time I noted that the text said that would happen from time-to-time. What I did remember was that the breathing exercises in the subtle mind were not that much different than the breathing techniques I have been using for years. I have come to realize that breathing patterns can help with many things such as asthma, nausea, heartburn, and pain in general. I remember as a kid seeing a television show where they explained how deep breathing can keep you from losing your lunch (which is true), and I have always used that, lol.
The connections between spiritual, mental, and physical wellness is that we can't have one without the other and be completely happy or healthy in everyday life. I have come to see and feel that they are the trifecta for sane living (though sanity is relative to everyone's own definition). I can't live without my faith, it is my spirituality; without it I would lose my mental capacities. Without either of these my health would surely fail me, as it has done so in the past. Exercises or not, it's clear how things work, and how they are supposed to be.
Hi Crystal,
ReplyDeleteI felt the same way about the loving kindness exercise. I was not very focus with it, but with the subtle mind exercise I was very focus. I think the breathing exercise in the subtle exercise is very helpful for anyone who might be having health issue. I know I have use this type of breathing exercise in the past and they have work for me.
Craig
I had to read the material and exercise in the book first to help me remember the exercise and it intentions on page 75. After that, I lay in bed, made the room dark and listened to the presentation and got phenomenal results. My experience was like a dream but I was awake, conscious and still-minded and observing for myself a world inside me, I think, we all share in common but need to see for ourselves. We are, once prepped for the occasion, to experience our true reality. We are not alone but disconnected from others via our mental clutter, emotional attachments, fears, and immaturity. Another dimension of reality exist that we must individually seek and pursue with our intention. It is too fantastic be told and should be a personal journey to enlightenment. As our book describes, we must access our deepest nature and the natural healing resources of an open mind and open heart. The journey is personal but well worth the effort in awareness!
ReplyDeleteHi Crystal,
ReplyDeleteI kind of had the same experience as you with the subtle mind exercise. I had a really hard time concentrating, much like the last one, but the difference was, like you said the text said the wandering mind would happen so I didn't get as frustrated about it and actually by the end of it I had gotten better about letting my attention go on to other things. Your explanation of the connection of mind, body and spirit was excellent in my opinion....I feel the same way that you can't have one without the other. When one goes downhill, the others tend to follow.
Jerrica