Unit 8 Blog

The two practices that have been most beneficial to me are the Subtle Mind and the Loving Kindness practice.  I liked the subtle mind practice because I found it very easy to do because I didn’t have to try and imagine anything all I had to do was focus on my thoughts and my breathing.  This practice was very effortless for me and it could be modified to fit into any amount of time I have available during the day.  For example I could do this exercise during my lunch break before I have to head back to work to finish the remainder of my day.  When I work all day and have a challenging morning I find it beneficial to do this during my lunch break because it helps me to clear my mind and prepare myself to deal with any situations that may arise in the afternoon.

I liked the Loving Kindness practice because it made me stop and think about other people who are important to me and think about other people who are struggling and may be less fortunate than me.  I will be honest sometimes I can get so wrapped up in my personal life and the life of my husband and kids that I forget about others.  I find the Loving Kindness practice helps keep me stay grounded and it humbles me.  I think I am a very compassionate person, but at times I need to be reminded to turn outside of my own inner circle and help others who are in need. I can help others by volunteering in a soup kitchen and participating in food drives and other activities meant to benefit people who are in need.