Saturday, March 31, 2012
Subtle Mind
This week, having two exercises to compare and contrast, was interesting for me as someone who normally doesn't participate in guided exercises at all. I found the Subtle Mind exercise more helpful and enjoyable for me personally, as it was more concentrated in the self, as opposed to the Loving Kindness exercise which was concentrated just as much on others, on the outside. For me, it's easier to propagate kindness and compassion towards others when I spend time alone in nature, reconnecting with my sense of smallness in the big world around me. However, I can see how exercises like this can be helpful for many people who may not be as cynical as me :)
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Hi Alison,
ReplyDeleteI admire your connection to nature, as well as your independence. When you say that it is easier to porpagate kindness and compassion towards others, I am wondering if you look at this time as almost spiritual. When you are alone with nature, are you maybe sending good thoughts out to others, or are you suggestively praying for others. I know when I am hiking mountain in New Hampshire,I am really living in the moment. I am enjoying the sights and sounds of everything around me, or even the quiet stillness. I can honestly say, that when I am one with nature, I am a bit selfish. It is at this time I can truly enjoy myself for me. My gratitude is for the gift that nature provides me.
Deb