The Subtle Mind

Well, I first want to say that I finally figured out how to post new posts without creating a new blog so I apologize to everyone for not being able to read my other posts because I actually have been making completely new blogs with new blog addresses. (Lol). Well last week, not that any of you know because you couldn’t read my blog, so here’s a bit of my post:

[The sound of the water playing in the background of this exercise was relaxing. The sound of water in general, whether I’m sitting by the water or listening to it on a cd, is relaxing in itself. However, the sound of the voice of the person speaking was not. I had a hard time really being able to relax during this, but I think it’s because I just started a second job and have been getting in a new routine at my new job, working non-stop between my two jobs, functioning on a lack of sleep, and have been worrying about some money issues. It was hard for me to tune out these thoughts, but I believe if I was able to, it could have been a beneficial experience, but I will not know until I can really concentrate and complete it how it should be.  I think it would be fair to say that I was unable to fully participate successfully with this exercise.]

This week’s activity, however, was very relaxing for me. I actually had to do it twice because I became so relaxed the first time I fell asleep about three quarters of the way through it! I found that I have a lot less stress on my shoulders, because I have less to worry about in general this week. I was really able to focus my attention on my breathing, while catching and stopping other random thoughts that began to come into my mind. After completing this week’s MP3 activity, I feel extremely relaxed and rejuvenated. It was a calming and peaceful experience and I plan to do this particular activity when I feel I need a “peaceful boost”.

My connection to spiritual wellness with my mental and physical wellness is manifested in my everyday life. Each morning I wake up and the first thing I do, I silently thank God for what I have and what he has blessed me with. Same goes for before I fall asleep and the last thing I do; I thank him for what I have been blessed with along with another day to appreciate these things. I also pray often; asking God to protect loved ones and guide them through any troubles they may be facing (my parents have been in a serious financial rut since the downturn of the economy). I also make it a point to better someone’s day, even if it is a stranger, and even if it is just by giving that person a small gesture like a smile. I personally know that even the tiniest gesture from a stranger can make the whole day. I would like to believe I can do that for others.