The Loving Kindness experience was a bit more difficult for
me, I think because it was first. When I performed the Subtle mind exercise, I
found my mind wandering again, but this time I found myself focusing on my breathing.
I found it more helpful to focus my attention on chest breathing as opposed to
my nostril breathing, simply because I could feel it more. When I let my mind “float
free,” I found myself immediately reverting back to my usual thoughts. The
images are real, and they seem temporary I guess because I am thinking of my
current life and situations. Spiritual wellness is very much tied to mental and
physical wellness. I think that when you are spiritually intact, it keeps your
brain alert and working.
I enjoyed the subtle mind exercise because I felt focusing on my breath instead of a person as the loving-kindness exercise, was a little easier and better at removing my wondering thoughts.
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