The Subtle Mind Exercises use controlled breathing as a focal point while exploring the essential nature of our mind to diminish involuntary thoughts, feelings, and images that penetrate our mind. The basic idea is to develop the ability to still the mind and have access to a witnessing consciousness that subsequently will evolve into the calming-abiding mind (Dacher, 2006, p. 65). In contrast, the Loving-Kindness Exercises aim is to diminishing focus on ourselves to be able to expand and enhance our concern for the welfare of those around us. The purpose of this practice is to develop a psychospiritual life that will reveal a natural and effortless higher consciousness vital for human flourishing. Moreover, the practice of Loving-Kindness will help us attract what we give and aid our path toward human flourishing by helping us live more fulfilling lives (Dacher, 2006, p. 65).
I didn’t experience frustration with any of the exercises, but I noticed that it’s harder for me to practice the Subtle Mind Exercises because they require more concentration. However, engaging on exercises that embrace all living beings and give my imagination a bit of freedom was a lot easier.
Gaby
Reference
Dacher, E. (2006). Integral Health: The Path to Human Flourishing. Laguna Beach, CA:
Basic Health Publications, Inc.
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