This week we were asked to pick our two favorite mental fitness exercises. Looking back over all of the exercises that we have done over the last few weeks, I would have to say that my favorite exercises are meditation and the subtle mind exercises. I find these to be the most beneficial to me and my mental fitness. I feel like meditation really gives me a clear answer when I need it, it allows me to find a connection between myself and the spirit, it is also the first practice I really learned and it is something that feels like a connected part of me and the subtle mind exercise really allows me to clear my mind and gives me a chance to turn down the volume in my head. It allows me a few minutes of silence. I can add these to my practice because they are already part of my current practice. I think it is important to have a consistent practice, you can't teach a practice if you don't actually practice what you are trying to teach. These practices are a part of my own search for integral health. They do need to become a daily part of my search for integral health and I know that but, at least I know what I need to do to with these practices.
These practices are beneficial and I may add some of them into my own spiritual path but for now I am happy with my choices.
I hope the week is going well for everyone.
Ramsie
Ramsie,
ReplyDeleteI really believe in a society to full of electronics, internet and just plain noise our bodies are crying out for release and quiet. Throughout this course I have read several blogs where most are saying they need to find a source/practice to quiet the mind and mentally regroup! We live in a microwave world where everything is done fast, quick and in a hurry and if we don't slow down, I fear a lot of us will miss some of the most important parts of life and what it can bring. There is no time to just "smell the roses" because buildings have replaced natural habitats, Skype has replaced family time and internet has occupied the mind. Meditation requires no money, little movement and brings peace and restoration. A true remedy for a troubled mind and mental medicine for living in a world always on the go!
Desiree Stroder