My two favorite mental exercises are the Subtle Mind and the Visualization. Since learning these mental exercises, I have incorporated them in my daily regimen.
I relate the importance of practicing the Subtle Mind when I think of someone who is “scatter-brained.” The Subtle Mind trains the mind to focus and yet conscious of all the other activities that are happening in the periphery. As the text suggests, I use my breath as the focal point.
I do not necessarily find this exercise relaxing this time because there is quite a bit of effort required to keep the mind still. Perhaps, as I develop a calm-abiding mind, I will gain the relaxation benefit of this mental workout.
I enjoy the visualization exercise because I am able to integrate it into my daily worship. The practice that I get from the Subtle Mind helps me to focus on the person or being I am visualizing. The practice of visualization has revolutionized my worship time. Both the Subtle Mind and the Visualization have increased my psychospiritual consciousness.
Hello melow, I too enjoyed the subtle mind exercise the most out of what we have learned so far. It really has made a believer out of not only me, but many of my close friends and relatives. I think that is why I like it so much since it provides proof to our cause. That cause being the task of introducing people to things they don't understand, listening to their skepticism, and then countering it with positive examples and explanations as to why this process that we are learning about is so vital to our daily lives. Yes that was a mouthful, and imagine how many times I have used this "mouthful" since I started these classes last February. Keep on keepin on melow.
ReplyDeleteHey How are you this week?
ReplyDeleteLike you I loved the exercize subtle mind. I found that it brought be peace and helped to lower my blood pressure. I have began doing it quite often. I also liked JourneyOn. I have been doing it every morning. I find it is not only relaxing to me but it also feels like it heals me.
I have actually been sharing the things that we have been doing in this class with the people i have in other classes and friends at home and on facebook. I really enjoy getting good results from trying these things. Regardless they dont always work for everyone, trying is begining. I love to share what we are doing in here and see how other people who are not doing it for a class like it!
Have a great day! Sara