The subtle mind practice and the loving kindness practice were the same yet different. Using different sounds like the waves crashing against the ocean can relax many people. I have come to think that the reason why the sounds of waves crashing against the sand reminds adults how it sounded when we were in our mothers wombs. It relaxes us and until this day we comfort babies as if they are still inside their mothers so they fall asleep or feel safe.
In loving kindness its about thinking of your life and how you can change your attutude to things that make you angry to letting go of the anger. Where as this practice wants you to focus on your breathing and then how still your body is. It also wants you to focus on keeping the focus of the stillness in your body without mind wondering. If you mind wander it asks you to bring it back to focus.
I think this exercise can help me with keeping that kind of peace in my life. I am contantly moving and I always tend to mind wander. I think of so many things at once. Without this practice I wouldnt have realized that.
My personal life is built around my son and two jobs, as well as school and looking for a third part time job. Calming my mind from time to time should help me to release my mind and help with stress. I can see things in more perspective and be more aware of things.
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