Wowza! The subtle mind exercise was LONG! I am not privy to sitting focused for any particularly measured amount of time especially not 22 minutes in a one go! I am happy to say that my youngest son was listening in and coincidentally (or maybe not so...? ) fell sound to sleep!
I did enjoy the crashing waves in the background the only thing is that we are moving to Florida over the summer and many of my thoughts are on our move at this moment and it was tough to keep my thoughts on my breath instead of frolicking in the water and sounds of my children's laughter.
In the moments where I was not daydreaming I was aware of the calmness and subtly of my mind, allowing all other thoughts to simply fade away. This exercise made me completely aware of my breathe and desire for mental fitness and total awareness of my intent for it. The Loving Kindness exercise helped me to focus on the inner love and kindness that I possess and how to visually and mindfully take in others suffering and give out love and kind thoughts to them.
Both of these exercises definitely have a place in my life in addition to prayer and meditation!
The connection between spiritual wellness, mental and physical wellness is an acknowledgement that they are all interconnected and when trained and explored biological flourishing occurs. We can open up deeper levels of consciousness and revelation of inner healing and preventative nature.
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