The difference between the loving-kindness exercise and subtle mind is that in loving-kindness you have to use your mind where the subtle mind exercises you get to relax your mind as well as your body. The benefits I got this week were I was able to focus my thoughts and actions after doing the exercise. I have never been a person who had any trouble in expressing my love and kindness towards others and myself. According to Dacher through loving-kindness one matures through the mind. I’m happy that I’m still in the process of maturing
The connection between spiritual, mental, and physical wellness is that they all lead to integral health also known as holistic health, happiness, and wholeness. In order to achieve health, happiness, and wholeness we need to mentally focus on calm-abiding consciousness as well unity consciousness. I am able to connect the spiritual, physical, and mental wellness into my personal life by praying, meditating, and understanding the feelings of others. Hope everyone has had a positive week!
Katrina A.
Hi Katrina
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful that you are opening yourself to allow love to enter. When we think we are closed to one thing, we realize so many others fall within that umbrella. It is hard for many to allow loving kindness into their lives for fear of being hurt. Maturity and time brings about a change. Remain open no matter what.
Katrina,
ReplyDeleteas each week, I enjoyed your post this week too. I am glad to see that you found benefits in this week's exercise as I found that the breathing helped me better focus on my thoughts and clearing my mind. Just when I think to focus on something, all thoughts come rushing overwhelming me sometimes. With this week's exercise, i was able to focus on ME and my priorities.
I also believe that meditation and prayer help finding a clear mind and a balance that ultimately leads to happiness and as Dacher calls is, human flourishing.
Best wishes,
Shirley