I listened to the Subtle Mind file this week. This was the first week I have had success with the exercises. I was able to focus and follow along with the exercise. It relaxed my mind, even though it kept wondering to sounds and other communications, I was able to bring myself back to focus.
Spiritual wellness has a strong connection to mental and physical wellness. I see this in my mother-in-law. She has had several health issues, but keeps a positive spirit through the most difficult stages of her illnesses. My mother-in-law is very spiritual and places her faith and healing in her God. She keeps mentally positive through prayer, limited physical activity and a strong social network. She is doing well and is healing. If the spirit isn't connected to health and mental wellness, the situation could be reversed. She might just hide under the covers and not do anything. I firmly believe spiritual wellness is a very important part of the connection with mental and physical wellness.
Kris,
ReplyDeleteI had the same experience with the Subtle mind as you did. It was easier than the Loving-Kindness exercise, but I still had to continually bring my mind back to the exercise.
Your story of your mother-in-law is very inspiring. It's a great example of spiritual health and its impact on physical and mental health.
Thanks for sharing your story.
Sherry
Kris, your mother-in-law sounds like a wonderful woman who understands the mind-body-spirit connection, even if she doesn't realize it. Those who understand this concept seem to move through serious illness with such grace.
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