Subtle mind vs Loving Kindness

Both of these exercises involve deep breathing meditation techniques designed to calm the mind and to reduce stress. The Subtle Mind exercise focuses primarily on yourself, while Loving Kindness focuses on feeling empathy and compassion. I feel that both are necessary for the success of this journey. Admittedly, it took me a bit to attune myself for the Loving Kindness exercise, but I am glad that I did. I am calmer now, with a better sense of self and how to deal with the life experience around me. I feel better and more confident. The suffocation has subsided. I can think a bit easier now. It is important to establish a healthy mind and body connection because they go hand-in-hand. when you feel good physically, you feel good mentally, and vice versa. Practice these two techniques often, for the rewards are certainly beneficial. Namaste' and Hailsa!

 This week, I practiced an exercise called Loving Kindness. It opened my eyes just a bit further than I realized. I closed my eyes and listened to the waves that accompanied the track. It was quite possibly the most relaxed that I have ever been. Compassion and empathy are an important focus within our mission as healers. However, they are not limited to what is around us. They begin with. We must love ourselves first and foremost. when we love ourselves, we can then love others. I recommend this to others.
    Mental workout means that you train the mind in order to be able to think and function more clearly in the future. This is important because it allows you to develop enhanced motor skills and to process decisions more rapidly. It also keeps you from losing memory as you grow older.
    The main idea that i got from this exercise is to practice compassion inside and outside. Let the love spread all around. Keep your mind feeling at ease, and spread that joy to others. Keep active. Your mind will certainly thank you for it later. :) Namaste' and Hailsa!

In the course of the past 2 weeks, I have learned much about my stress, what causes it, how severe it is, and (most importantly) how to manage it. Even though there is no concrete proof that stress kills, I would challenge that and say that it indeed does. Every aspect of wellness (whether it be physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual) affects the other aspects, and in turn affects your overall health. Therefore, it is important to maintain balance.