Focus on breathing was equally easy and relaxing. As with the loving kindness exercise, a deeper concentration and inner focus were attained. The subtle mind exercise was more about me needs, but at the same time I still felt selfless.
Mind-thoughts were a little more difficult to quiet than when using the loving kindness exercise, but after three separate attempts I felt more confident. I looked through my closed eyes, toward the inner most part of my eye lids and found this helpful towards my focus.
Through greater levels of awareness, I now feel the interconnectiveness of my spiritual “being” and its effects on the mind-body. The physical state of my body has been processing through many different “symptoms” for the past three weeks. These exercises have helped me better understand the inner workings and opportunities presented toward “whole healing”.
Wow it sounds like these practices are truly working for you! I admit that I still need to work on both of them. The loving-kindness definitely got easier the more times I did it so I think the same will happen with the subtle mind practice. As long as I do it at least twice a day I think I will have the same great affects as you. I agree that the subtle mind practice was more for the individual’s needs, unlike the loving-kindness practice that had us breathe in suffering from others and out our peace and love. Both are great practices though. Good luck :)
ReplyDeleteIt really sounds like you are enjoying these exercises. That was an interesting concept of focusing on your eye lids. I must admit I never tried that but if you don't mind, I am going to try and borrow that technique. Everything we do must be in selflessness but it can be difficult at times. You really have accomplished a lot. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat is great that you found both exercises equally helpful and that they have been beneficial to your physical state. I only really liked the subtle mind exercise. It was like it made me feel awake and energized rather than the loving kindness exercise that made me want to sleep. Keep up the hard work because that is the way toward wholeness.
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