I personally have found the subtle-mind meditation, and the visualization exercises to be the most beneficial for me at this time. I find that the discipline of quieting my mind and experiencing the expansiveness of my mind to be rewarding and therapeutic for me. I have found that practicing this meditation and training the mind to observe and not grasp on to distracting thoughts affects other areas of my life. For example, this exercise improves my concentration for prayer and also for reading.
I find the visualization exercises to be extremely uplifting. I am surprised how remembering and visualizing a past experience has the power to allow the feelings associated with that memory to be experienced again. Quieting my mind and practicing a visualization that brings me joy, happiness, and expansiveness is powerful. It is nice to be reminded of these experiences, especially when life is not bringing happiness and joy. Taking a moment to remember those moments can be quite a lift and remind us that those moments can and will happen to us again.
I plan on practicing the subtle-mind meditation in the morning, as well as whenever I feel it would be beneficial to help me quiet my mind. The visualization practices could also be done daily, but I believe they would be helpful if used as a mental “vacation” as needed during the day.
Kathy
Kathy,
ReplyDeleteThe subtle mind has been one of my challenges because of all of the chatter I use to hear. The many things I must do would cloud my mind continuely. I have now gained control over this. I am no longer distracted by eveything I hear. I am more focused and intentional because I spend time training my mind.
Denise