I think the connection of the spiritual wellness to mental and physical wellness is just as vital as any other connection. Without having a meaningful spiritual wellness and doing things that make your mind, body, and spirit feel connected, then you can really feel like a mindless blob just occupying space. Think about how good you feel when your done something that was a challenge to you and the relief and happiness that you get when you accomplish it. It's an amazing feeling. Compare that to just lying around and not being productive at all. You kind of feel like crap. Being able to accomplish and overcome challenges makes me feel like I'm alive. Those are the times where I can really feel that my mind, body and spirit are all working together.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Subtle mind exercise
This exercise was way easier to me than the loving kindness exercise. I didn't feel that I had near as many distractions this time, especially since last time all I could think about was my brother. This time I was able to concentrate on what the lady was saying for me to do and I actually did it. I was able to concentrate on the rise and fall of my chest and when a thought would appear, I was able to overcome and not start thinking about that thought. I think this exercise shows just how influential our minds can be. It doesn't take much for me to be distracted but this time I was able to let it go and get back to focusing on the rise and fall of my chest.
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Hi Melissa, I commend your accomplishment with this weeks guided meditation session. I am glad you were able to acknowledge a thought or distraction, release it and return your focus where it were. Feeling alive is great.
ReplyDeleteAs busy as our minds are with processing thoughts, feelings and endless emotion, is as quiet and calming as it could be. Once we all realize our minds are similar to looking in a mirror and seeing reversed images the sooner acceptance is achieved. Just some thoughts. Thanks for sharing.
I am glad that you had a better experience with the subtle mind exercise. The loving-kindness exercise was ok for me, but when I compare both, the subtle mind was more relaxing. The loving-kindness took a lot of concentration, because I was trying to make a mental connection with others. Subtle mind exercise is more personal.
ReplyDeleteThe mind body and spirit are a trio that go hand in hand. A broken spirit is almost as bad as a broken arm. It gives a sense of uselessness that affects the mental and physical wellnes. You gave a good example of the feeling that comes with lazing around and not being productive vs the energy that comes with being able to acomplish something in life. Great blog.