- Compare and contrast the Loving Kindness exercise and the Subtle mind exercise. Explain your experience including the benefits, frustrations etc.
I'm disappointed with my reaction to this exercise.....mainly because I couldn't relax at all. I waited too late in the week to get it done, and I ended up doing this while on a time limit to go pick up my daughter from school. Thus....not a good experience at all. Last week, I was able to relax quite a bit, and even noticed that the pain from a gym injury was relieved temporatily.
- Discuss the connection of the spiritual wellness to mental and physical wellness. Explain how the connection is manifested in your personal life.
I truly believe in the benefits of spiritual wellness. I know that personally, when I am more spirtually centered, I am able to deal with the stresses of life more effectively. Personally, I believe that this is because I can essentially "let go" when I'm actively living in faith (for me, spiritual wellness is directly connected to my relationship with God.) When I am less stressed out, I'm also healthier. Two summers ago, while I was going through my divorce, i was under more stress than I've ever been under before. I was sooo sick during that time....just random different colds, flus, etc. I have no doubt that the stress compromised my immune system and left me with no defense.
Hi Allie,
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post. I have tried all the exercises and so I can't seem to relax enough to get the full benefit from the exercise. Yes spirituality is a very important factor in our lives. It helps us to keep the balance in life. Great post Allie......