The Loving Kindness exercise was more challenging and took more effort whereas the Subtle Mind exercise was easier and did not seem to take as much effort. The Loving Kindness exercise seemed difficult to complete. I enjoyed the Subtle Mind exercise much more as it felt more relaxing and achievable. I think if I practiced the Subtle Mind a few times and then approached the Loving Kindness that the Loving Kindness might become easier.
I would describe the connection of spiritual wellness as faith in what may come, diminishing our fear of death and disease. Prayer is a good example. Spiritual wellness enhances mental and physical wellness.
I completely agree with you! And that is a really good idea. We should all now try to go back to the Loving Kindness exercise and see how it works this time for us. I think it is also important for us to be comfortable performing all the exercises this way it gives a better sense of self and those around us! Thank you for your post.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't say that either exercise was easier or more difficult for me, but I experienced them differently, and I can see why so many people are saying they didn't have as hard a time with the Subtle Mind: it is somewhat more literal and concrete (at least for something that happens totally in the mind!) than the Loving Kindness exercise. Either way, I dig your idea of revisiting the first activity as we gain more experience with "mental fitness," especially if the LK exercise seemed too nebulous in early attempts. Good job. :)
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