I found the Subtle Mind and Loving
Kindness exercises to be similar and different at the same time.
While listening to the Loving Kindness exercise I was given
instructions on what to do, which I found easier to keep my mind from
wondering. On the other hand, the Subtle Mind exercise was focused
on breathing and trying to keep a calm mind without given
instructions throughout the exercise.
Without a doubt, I felt the Subtle Mind
exercise to be beneficial and frustrating at times in my experience.
The woman’s voice, the sound of the waves crashing up on shore, and
the soft music was very calming and I felt very relaxed. However, I
was frustrated on how much my mind would wonder and had to pull my
focus back. I know these exercises take time to master and if I keep
up I will become a master at loving kindness and having a subtle
mind!
Moreover, there is a huge connection
between spiritual, mental, and physical wellness! I know in order to
have optimum health and to practice integral health all three must be
incorporated into my life. You can not just focus on one area and
expect the rest to follow suit. For example, a few years ago I was
going through a very difficult situation that greatly affected my
mental wellness. Even though I worked out 5 to 6 days a week I felt
my workouts where not doing me any good. My mental frame of mind
just wasn't in it. Then I found out I had an issue with my kidneys
and the rate they were functioning. At this time I was age 34 and
had a GFR (kidney function) at 58%, where as four years prior my GFR
was at 98%.
As a result, I took charge of my own
health and started to focus on my spiritual and mental well being
along with continuing my physical well being. Last June I went in
for my yearly check up and my GFR was now back up to 70%! Now this
was accomplished by taking no medications, but focusing on my wealth
as a whole. I know that I need to continue to pay attention to my
spiritual, physical, and mental well being. Since I have been doing
that these past couple of years I have never felt or looked better!
Teri
Teri,
ReplyDeleteThis is impressive, keep doing what you have been doing. Bring your kidney function up to 98%, by tending your spiritual, physical and mental aspect of your life. You are living proof that taking charge of your life is paying off.
I do believe that life will continue throwing curve-balls through our entire life, but being equipt to handle them is up to us.
Great post and I am praying for you now and will continue to do so.
Sandi
Teri,
ReplyDeleteI am glad you were able to get your kidney function up with no medications by paying attention to your spiritual health, physical health, and mental health. Great job! Hearing things like this make me very happy. I wish more people knew there potential to heal themselves! Ever since I have started the subtle mind exercise, I have been able to sleep better because I no longer have a racing mind. I am also noticing I sleep deeper, which is huge for me since I am such a light sleeper.