Monday, June 17, 2013
Unit 5 Loving Kindness and the Subtle Mind
This last weekend I was able to take my lap top to my grandfather's house. I had him listen to the Loving Kindness exercise and he almost fell asleep. He opened his eyes and said he would be using this as much as possible. He said that when he listened thoroughly he felt at peace in so many ways. I was so happy for him. He didn't seem to like the Subtle Mind as much. He said it was too long and that he felt that the Loving Kindness was more beneficial for his health. I thought the feelings my grandfather had about the two exercises summed up the two quite nicely. While they are both relaxing one seems to focus more on you and the other focuses more on the outer aspects of you such as people. I have listened to the Loving Kindness exercise a total of six times now. I feel this will be beneficial for my health as well. I've been experiencing high blood pressure due to stress. Now I thought that I was good with managing stress as I've taken the actual class here at Kaplan. However, these hormones have me pinned under a block of stress. So when I use this exercise I feel better. My husband had me start using it because he was with me when I showed my grandfather and my husband felt it's something that both of us should be doing. Every other night when my husband get's off of work early we lay down and listen. He mostly makes sure I'm comfortable, so I don't know if he's benefiting from it as much as I am. I tried the Subtle Mind exercise the other night when my husband was working late and I didn't feel it was as beneficial to me specifically as the other. I feel an overall wellness when I listen to the Loving Kindness exercise. It's the same feeling I get when I practice my pregnancy yoga. I even feel good physically because of the way it strengthens my mind.
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That's great Ashley; however, I would recommend that you give the subtle mind exercise a try again, you never know. Sometimes it's hard for the older generation to accept something new and I am glad your grandfather experienced the exercise. Perhaps it's something you two can do together.
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Ashley,
ReplyDeleteI think that is so wonderful that your grandfather is experiencing with you the exercises we are doing. These are good for everyone because we all have stress and anxiety in our life. I'm with you on the loving-kindness exercise; I prefer that one over the subtle mind.
Hi Ashley,
ReplyDeleteI’m glad that you and your family are benefiting from the Love Kindness exercise. I almost fell asleep too, because it was very relaxing. I found the subtle mind difficult to do as well. It was constant battle between concentrating on my breathing and my mind going elsewhere. I will give it another try later this week. Most likely it will take me time to get used to it.
Ben
That is awesome that you had your grandfather listen to the loving kindness video! You're making me want to share it with more people by the response you got from your Grandfather. Great post!
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