Unit 5: The subtle mind

Greetings all,

This week, I will begin by comparing and contrasting the loving kindness exercise to the subtle mind exercise. The loving kindness exercise was difficult for me at first, however, the more I practice the easier it is getting. The loving kindness exercise opens the mind to consciously give and receive love. The subtle mind exercise involves a focal point of breathing to calm, tame, and witness the moving mind rather than grasp and attach to it (Dacher, 2006, p. 72). This has been my favorite and most beneficial exercise so far. It helped calm my mind and when my mind wandered, I was able to acknowledge the thoughts and come back to my focal point. I am really looking forward to doing this exercise again.

Next, I will discuss the connection of spiritual wellness to that of mental and physical wellness. Spiritual wellness involves one’s deepest innermost self. When one is strong spiritually, it has positive effects on the interconnectedness of one’s mental and physical wellness. This connection has manifested in my personal life by giving me strength to overcome some very difficult obstacles and to face the obstacles that are in front of me at this time and still be open to receiving and sharing loving kindness to my family and others. If I did not have a strong spiritual connection, I really do not know where I would be.

Thank you for reading my blog!

All the best,

~Bridgett