It Time To Focus And Move Forward!

For a few minutes, I closed my eyes and eased my mind and body and repeated phases for ten minutes that elicited an outpouring of good fortunes, freedom and my support of the elimination of the suffering of the entire world and its inhabitants. In my mind, I included animals, the earth and all that she is, and every individual entity I believe exists; a true and encompassing universal loving-kindness. The assessment process was more self-centered. I quieted my mind and thought of ways to improve by asking quality questions of myself and present development in the areas of psychospiritual, biological, interpersonal and worldly. What area was the source of discomfort and suffering and what should be my focus?

What I discovered doing the meditation is how forgiving I could be even to my enemies. I don’t really feel that I have any at this point in my life due to that forgiving nature I presently enjoy. My service to others mentally could use some work and focus. I really would like to join a neighborhood gardening project or serve as a volunteer in some capacity. Farmers Markets, community health issues, feeding the homeless are a few volunteering opportunity I would like to invest in soon. Interpersonal development is another focus I will strive for. My psychospiritual and biological development has been my focus for years, so it time to share my insights and experience with others and to received insights and experience for others. This ocean of whole-body energy can be exchanged and relayed for all to share and be advantaged. To build courage and remove fears, I will visualize and mediate on the subject described and many other endeavors I chose to explore. I am building up to sing Karaoke one day very soon. I purchased a WiiU game console and am eyeing a Sing Along game that is a Karaoke simulation.  

The Subtle Mind through Breathing

The subtle mind was frustrating compared to the loving-kindness exercise. Maybe, I had too much coffee today because I had issues with focus and attention and I even got a little bored with the length. I started out great and zeroed in on the breath and my mind as instructed but the “monkey mind” kept creeping in and I witnessed various random thoughts and images. Back and forth my thoughts ran past me and I dodged them like a running back during a football game. I continued to push them aside and not to attach to them for a while but maybe I got tired of this exercise a bit too soon maybe. I did reach a point of stillness, calmness and easing of breath for about 4 minutes and it felt great while it lasted. I will attempt this exercise again tomorrow because it might be due to having had a long day filled with activities and bad food. This kind of exercise might be better for me at my best and freshest timeframe, in the morning.

Thinking of Love and Sharing!

The Loving-Kindness MP3 at it conclusion relaxed my mind and body. I thought of a group of loved ones, my grandmother, mother and niece. When I visualized them, I immediately felt comforted, relaxed, warm, cared for and loved. My physiology resulted in less tense muscles in my trapezius, back of head and shoulders. I notice some rumbling even in my gastrointestinal area. Taking time for inner practice makes one think they are wasting time. Taming the mind to realize and understand the value of such practice is the only difficulty for me. “Everything meaningful in life is achieved through effort, discipline, and perseverance” (Dacher, 2006). I know that statement to be true because I have used that recipe many times to get me moving physically (daily exercise and proper nutritional considerations). I would recommend anything that helps one become healthier and more alive spiritually. The Loving-Kindness practice opens up the mind to higher levels of consciousness and wisdom. How much better of world we could live in if selfishness and self-interest no longer existed; that loving-kindness attracts loving-kindness, we get back what we give approach (Dacher, 2006).

Dacher, E. S. (2006). The Integral the Path to Human Flourishing Health. Laguna Beach, CA : Basic Heaith Publication.

Mental workouts are mind training and a daily commitment just like physical exercise, human flourishing being the end result. Perseverance is necessary to maintain both physical and mental conditioning. Although we can relax during these sessions, the aim is the development of an expanded consciousness and our healing capacity. Mental works, according to research can transform the mind by reducing disturbing emotions that lead to anger, hatred, fear, worry, confusion and doubt, while enhancing positive attributes, such as patience, loving-kindness, openness, acceptance and happiness. Before I do my physical workouts, I will sit still and listen to the loving-kindness MP3. I know the values of mind conditioning and preparation and the positive affects it has on the physiology. When I am happy, my muscles, lungs, heart and joints respond better to physical resistance and calisthenics. In other words, I get a great workout and I am stronger physically!

Crime of the Century audio and experience

1.       On a scale of 1 to 10 my physical well-being is a 9, as is my spiritual well-being with my psychological well-being of 8. I must admit to occasional depressed episodes but daily exercise and meditation helps my melancholy.  I have not always been at this level of consciousness. It took years of personal experiences to get here. Through reading, research, and school I have learned the power of positive thinking, how exercise fights depression and stress, daily motivational chants like “Positive thinking evokes more energy, more initiative and more happiness” and “Fill your mind with light, happiness, hope, feelings of security and strength, and soon your life will reflect these qualities”. I post little signs on my refrigerator that uplift my mind and soul towards inner peace and safety which also has physical outcomes on my body composition. We are an image that starts with our minds that being our bodies. It’s all connected our mind, body and spirit. One has an effect on the other and vice-a-versa.

 

2.       Physically I already workout daily for an hour and usually take a nice walk for an hour also. Not much I want to do there but many invest in some new shoes and a new workout program like P90X2. Spiritually, I would like to incorporate more hiking adventures and visualization sessions. Especially sitting in quiet to listen to nature and the vibrations that exist in our dimension. Psychological work can be accomplished by me having more connections with family, friends and whomever I would like to be close to. Creating more friendly networks and truly engaging in real conversations about life and visions of the future.

 

3.       More outdoor activity is loved and needed. I thoroughly enjoy time spent with friends and family exploring mountain ranges, meadows, and waterways. I love to work but I know the value of retreats and getaways for a healthy body, mind and spirit. Sunshine and getting connected to our planet aligns my consciousness with a universal presence.

 

4.       The breaths are relaxing to the body and mind. I really enjoyed this Chakra exercise which is represented with seven colors of the rainbow. The Crime of the Century title is a bit misleading but maybe it’s a crime not to have this information and practice technique. Good thing have this treasure for relaxation and calming the mind and body through breath and focus. I am no newbie to meditation, so my exercise was fantastic and on cue. I even got a little nervous as I drifted off into another space for a minute and started seeing lights and flashes. I do feel better after the session. Calm and relaxed with greater concentration and focus was the results of this exercise. Chuck-one-up for a clearer mind and inner peace after listening and following this audio!