Hello Everyone,
I found the subtle mind exercise more challenging than the loving-kindness one from unit 4. In loving-kindness our minds were allowed to roam, our assignment was to flood whatever crossed our minds with love. (Fink, 2009) The subtle mind practice required us to stay focused on our breath, whenever a thought caused our mind to stray, we were to recognize and return to ur breathing.
I am glad the authors mentioned this practicing subtle mind would have ups and downs. Without knowing it, I have done some of this already, when trying to memorize something. I have become frustrated with my lack of consistency. Reading about the subtle mind exercise has encouraged me and my motivation to resume practicing it has returned.
Unit 5 I like the step by step instructions with this exercise. It was easier to follow through since all I had to do was breath and stay with that. I seem to be able to pick it up anywhere when I have a moment or two. K
ReplyDeleteI see I was not the only one who had trouble with the meditation exercises. Practicing loving kindness comes easier. Focusing on my breath was challenging. I tried my own slow breathing exercise and I found it to work better for me.
ReplyDeleteDenise