Tuesday, January 15, 2013
The Connection of Spiritual Wellness to Mental and Physical Wellness
I enjoyed performing the subtle mind exercise more than the loving-kindness exercise because you can use the breathing exercise anywhere to be able to control our mind and bring our mind to a calming and peaceful state no matter what situation you are in. The loving kind-ness exercise is for someone that is in a place that is quiet and calm and it is used to relax and think more on how to show compassion to others. The breathing exercise can be used during exercise as well and can train the mind to stay focused during the exercise and visualize yourself getting stronger or faster. This exercise helps get your mind calm and focused during any situation which well decrease stress hormones in the body. I use breathing exercises while I am exercising to be able to lift harder and run longer. Mental training can transform the mind by reducing disturbing emotions that cause anger, hatred, fear, worry, confusion, and doubt while enhancing positive emotions such as patience, loving-kindness, openness, acceptance, and happiness. At the same time, this will help us provide enhanced resistance to mental distress and physical disease. I will practice on thinking more positively during life adversities and use positive emotions when dealing with the effects of the situations. I will work on showing more loving-kindness toward other people to help both of us to be happier.
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Aaron I agree with what you said about both exercises, however I did like the 4 statements that I could focus on in the first exercise. I have a coulple of questions for you. What exactly does your train like a freak mean. Are you big time into physical workouts or are you speaking of something else. Also how long have you been in the army and where are you currently stationed? Take care,
ReplyDeleteRob
Hi Aaron,
ReplyDeleteI agree that focusing on breathing is one of the easiest ways to relax, calm down. It can help keep focus and can help with exercise and physical training. Combining the breathing with the thoughts of universal loving kindness helps to feel more connected. Physical exercise helps positive thoughts and that can help have loving kindness to others as well. Mental and physical training helps reduce stress and negative feelings. It makes sense to do both physical and mental exercises to improve life by reducing negative and increasing tje positive in our lives.
Leslie