Unit 5

Hello Everyone,

So I just finished the subtle mind exercise and while I am still struggling with concentrating on one topic for such a long period of time I do feel that this exercise was more productive than the loving-kindness. I liked how this exercise made breathing the focal point so that each time I started getting distracted I would remember what I was supposed to be focusing on. I've done previous activities such as yoga and some exercise routines that really make you focus on your breath while completing the activity so I think that the familiarity of the focus helped me get more out of this weeks exercise. Although I would like to say that earlier today I was on the phone with a friend and she was totally down on her self and I explained some of the exercises and topics we have discussed in this course to help uplift her spirit. She is into holistic treatments so this type of thing was something she was interested in but had never really pursued. I think that the affirming thoughts that these practices provide us are beneficial and hopefully my friend will think so too :)

As for the connection between spiritual-physical-mental wellness..... Through practicing mental exercises a person can learn to exert control over their reactions to stimuli from the environment and within. By learning to observe rather than react to all the situations around us and then react with intent we would be able to promote peacefulness and wellness. Our mental state is capable of controlling physical reactions in our body so if we can promote positive feelings and emotions we will promoting health.