1. I liked the Subtle Mind exercise much more than the Loving-Kindness one. Even though I fell asleep (again!), I feel this one was easier to to do. Focusing on one thing and keeping my focus there was more simple than trying to incorporate the pain of others and exhale health and well-being. There seemed to be a lot more to think about in the Loving-Kindness exercise verses the Subtle Mind exercise which I would think having to redirect my thoughts numerous time would be a more advanced exercise for a better trained mind. I wouldn't mind do the Subtle Mind exercise many times but the Loving-Kindness...I guess Im just not that kind (kidding). I dont mind taking on my stresses and my loved ones stresses but to incorporate strangers, I have a hard time doing that. I guess I have some serious judgements about people that I have a hard time letting go.
2. I think Im having a hard time differentiating between the mental and spiritual. I know that spiritual doesnt not mean religion but I dont know how else to feel spiritual if it isnt that. I feel that meditations and such are more for mental health which can be spiritual, I guess. I am incorporating deeper thinking and responding rather than reacting to things. I am also starting to listen to more calming music or nature sounds before bed so I can relax and sleep better. My workout routine is suffering. I used to workout all the time but with school and work and my infant son, it is very difficult to make the time to workout the way I want to (which is time consuming and pushing myself very close to the max). Now my workouts need to be quick and not quite as intense as before. Im trying to work around it but to be honest, school is simply too demanding and time is just not there. I feel that there are too many things on my plate and I would love to cut some of them so I could focus on my well-being even more but at the current moment that would be quitting school and its simply not going to happen. I do a lot of self-talk to keep going and make all A's. This situation is my biggest hurdle right now so I feel that my mind-body-spirit connection cannot manifest the best.
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