The subtle mind activity was I think equally frustrating as it was beneficial. I seriously fell asleep 3 times while trying to get to the cal-abiding aspect of this exercise. I truly love how relaxed these exercises are, but at the same time I feel incomplete while doing this. This last time however, I got through the whole exercise, but my daughter would not leave me alone (possibly the only reason I didn't fall asleep). I have a lot of clutter in my heart and I had a hard time releasing it. I feel like the Loving Kindness exercise was easy for me, I do practice those behaviors daily. But our subtle mind can get the best of us at times and I know that I really need to keep practicing this exercise so I too can calm my clutter and quiet my chatter. While I dislike calling this exercise frustrating, due to the fact it put me to sleep nicely, it is frustrating due to the fact I can't seem to finish it. I am goin gto listen to it again later to see if my results vary, stay tuned......
Spiritual, mental and physical wellness are all very important aspects of overall health and wellness. These are the core of our wellness and they should all go hand in hand. You have to mentally prepare yourself for a race, you have to calm the breath and take your time focusing on what it is you need to do. Physical wellness brings an enlightnement unlike any other. When you tie all of these aspect of humanity together you get purpose, you get meaning, and you understand the necessity and the exuberance life can bring. Ultimately all of these aspects of life collectively aim to the highest of conciousness and the highest of health and wellness.
Sara,
ReplyDeleteI had much of the same experience you had. I had a really hard time with this one but when I finally got through it, I did find it rewarding. I never realized just how much my mind wanders. I thought I was behind all of that daydreaming once I got out of elementary. haha. I will tell you this, I am so much more aware of how distracted I get trying to complete an assignment for class. I sit down, I start an assignment, then I realized I haven't planned dinner yet! Maybe I have something on my pinterest. OOoo look at that crafting idea! *pin*.... OOO.... and THAT one....*pin*.... an hour passes.... what was I doing again?... :)
Great post and best of luck going forward with this one.
I feel your pain. I feel like such a horrible mother sometimes. I only hope they understand when they see my graduate that they will see what it means or remember when they are adults how hard i worked to make it and the sacrifices I made for them, mainly sleep!!! I drink lots of coffee and am not sure how I make it off such little sleep. If I was in any other class than this one I don't think I could do it. This class is reminding me no matter how stressed I get that I can just let it go and do my best. i am trying to get rid of the guilt. You are doing an amazing job!!! Keep up the good work'
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