Loving Kindness versus Subtle Mind.

Comparing the 2 exercises are they are both in the same format, Both exercises require a calm uninterrupted environment for me to be able to focus. During both exercise it was hard to redirect my mind back to the speaker voice.  Both were calming and relaxing. I wanted to fall asleep and the both seem to take forever.

As much as they have in common there are definitely differences.  Although both seemed long the Subtle mind exercise was longer.  I prefer the subtle mind over the loving kindness due to the fact that the line about transferring your loved ones pain to oneself woke me up and alert & oriented times 3! Halt!! I was disconnected from that point forward. I do believe in the power of believing and speaking things into existence. which is what this whole mind and body concept is about transferring what one visualizes to the physical realm. 

The subtle mind is mainly about unity in consciousness and the use of the breath as the focal point

Spiritual wellness may be defined as ones ability to connect int eh spiritually realm through prayer and meditation personally I can relate to spiritual wellness. I use to have an awesome prayer routine and continue to be the one sought out for prayer it is a God given gift.  Biblical wise I have been able to exercise and enrich my spiritual life tremendously. I am a witness to the power of prayer and spiritual warfare defeated through prayer.

Mental wellness is everything! It connects to the spiritual and the physical.  The mind is the computer the body is the monitor and the spirit is the keyboard. You have to allow your mind to be clear and focused to be able to achieve what the mind and spirit need.

Physical wellness is the condition of the body it is what is demonstrated. If you are spiritually or mentally drained or ill it will show through your physical being. To achieve physical wellness your mind has to be determined and have the will power to deter the temptations and laziness.

loving kindness vs subtle mind

How unfortunate!  I just can not quiet my mind enough to stay focused.  Lets start with my experience with the introduction mp3.  I  listened to this twice once while closing my eyes and then while reading it in the book on page 65.  I was able to comprehend the author better while reading along. The information stated is familiar to me.  I'm sure you have heard " you get what you give" or "good karma". Now, The disconnection occurred while I was trying to focus on someone that I love and turning the feelings I have for someone else and transform  these feeling s towards my self.  I also realized that it is completely normal for me to not be able to connect or become synchronized with this activity  because its states that a mental workout is something that has to be practiced daily. The key to a good mental workout is understanding what it is and why you are doing it.  That goes for most things in life especially in our educational pursuits. In the chapter, they mention the benefits are expanded consciousness and healing capacities.  Now, during the exercise at one point she cues the follower to take in the sickness of a loved one....I was not into that part at all.  I am a firm believer in the power of the tongue and mind.  Therefore, I would not want to speak anything over myself except health.  As far as how i can implement  the mental workouts I could do all before the internalizing anyone's sickness.  The exercise may become easier in time with repetition and understanding.

Reference:

Dacher, E.S. (2006).  Integral Health:  The Path to Human Flourishing.  Laguna Beach, CA:
     Basic Health Publications.

Amazingly through this course I have realized how unsynchronized I am with my overall integral health.

Honestly my answers would have been different at the start of the class compared to now.  This is not a bad thing it is an awareness matter!  Awareness is everything!  As far as my current reflections on my physical well being I would rate it a 7 but that is solely based on the fact that my vitals and general health is uncompromising.  As far as a goal for my physical area it is to lose 40lbs I had a healthy baby girl a year ago and cannot seem to get the weight off due to my mental weakness to submit to nightshift eating.  I work night shift with a bunch of pampered chef queens.   The activities that I have currently started as of last week consist of walking treadmill and zumba.  To hold me accountable I have signed up with the following apps Run keeper, The Pact,  My fitness pal.  They are all synchronized and The pact pays you money every time you reach you custom set goals. My goals are the gym 2x a week min. and document food log 5 days a week.

In regards to my spiritual well being I good but not grounded. By good meaning I have the firm foundation and know my spiritual gifts and it is actually one of my greatest strengths but I’m not grounded in a  spiritual routine, Such as Church weekly or reading consistently.  I give myself a 7! To increase this I would need to schedule more intimate time to learn and reflect on my bible. I just started going to a bible study group outside of church every Tuesday.

Psychologically, I would give myself a 7.5 precisely.  What is it that buts this a little above the rest I am able to help and advice a lot of people. Good advice! And I have the influence to help others follow through.  However, when It comes to my will power with food addictions to sugar and flour my psychological is weak. I am a procrastinator! Oh if I weren't a procrastinator I would be Oprah!

I have this app called the fabulous app that helps promote rituals and helps develop good habits. The habits I have set are to drink water as soon as I rise stretch and write my to do list.

Through the crime of the century exercise it was frustrating because I could not understand every word to muffled and quiet.  Very boring!  unable to focus on my body being a prism and having 7 colors.  I am tense though I will have to try at another time when my kids are asleep!