Subtle Mind Exercise

As I completed this subtle mind exercise as described on pg 75 of our text book Dacher (2009). I was able to focus on the breath for probably 3-5 mins before interruptions started coming in. After that is was a struggle to keep my mind from wondering to different aspects of my life, things to do and all the other mindless chatter. I can see where more practice will help me to become more focused in my life and help me with patience as well. What I noticed to be the difference between the two exercises is one is focusing our energy on quieting the mind while the other one focused more on opening our heart to more giving and compassion of others. I enjoyed both exercises, I would have to say the loving kindness exercise was easier to do then quieting the mind. I am not sure how to describe the spiritual wellness and mental/physical wellness as Dacher did in his book. But for me to personalize it I would say that my spiritual wellness is what makes me who I am. My spirit, breaths, recognizes and interprets what I need in my life and my mind therefore thinks it and my body react to what my spirit as witnessed to my mind. I do not always act accordingly, to demonstrate a controlled human being who is trying to ascend to a higher state of awareness, but I know that through constant acknowledgement of where I am emotionally and mentally, I am on the right path to achieving my higher goal. To be at peace with my self and the world around me.