Unit 5 The subtle mind

The subtle mind exercise is just as Jerry and Esther Hicks talk about in their books. Meditation in its simplest form is always to bring the focus back to the breathing, keep the mind from wandering too far. I got a book by Dr. Wayne Dyer called "In the Gap". It teaches a particular form of meditation and comes with a CD to assist you in finding the gap. The gap is the quiet space where nothing exists except the stillness. As I meditate I find myself floating in and out of the stillness. My mind wanders, I bring it back, my mind wanders again. The cycle goes on and on. I do find that Dacher is right in that the more you practice being in the stillness, the easier it comes and the more relaxing the practice makes you. I remember when I was first trying to meditate. I thought I could never do it! What was this stillness that these teachers kept talking about? I couldn't find it to save my life. I found that I was trying too hard. I just needed to relax into the stillness. Focusing on breathing really does work. It gives your mind a focal point to ease the chatter.

Unit 4 Loving Kindness

I have spent a couple of sessions practicing this loving kindness exercise and I do find it helpful. I feel a sense of wellness and peacefulness once I'm through. This last time I practiced, I sat in front of the fire as I often do. I prefer to do my meditations in front of a candle or the fireplace. I find it more conducive to relaxing and can use the flame to assist me if my mind is to chattery. Anyway, I began thinking of people and things that I love and allowed my mind to bounce around a bit before I brought it back and focused that loving energy on myself. I had made a conscious decision to work on letting go of some baggage that I've been carrying around from my previous marriage and the troubles I've had with my ex since he moved out. So when I felt like I was feeling enough joy and love, I would attempt to bring him into my vision with intentions of forgiveness and hopes of releasing some negativity. I found that I had to repeatedly move his image behind someone that I do care about greatly to bring my joy back because I kept getting very upset. I would then bring him back when I felt well enough again. I know I didn't forgive him of much, but at least I got the process started. I think a lot of things I'm not ready to forgive yet, but I really want the negativity out of me so that I can move on. I don't want to bring my old baggage into my current relationship any more than I already have.

New Year

Seeing as a new year has finally arrived, I've been doing some pondering about what kinds of things I might like to change or improve on over the next 12 months. I have had a goal for some time now of a particular monetary savings goal. Excuse me if I don't share this on the internet, but I am maintaining my goal and it is set for be accomplished by October of this year. I am keeping my fingers crossed and my eyes straight forward.
Also, I've been doing some reading about marathon runners. Now, I've been a runner for a couple years now. I've done some 5k's, and logged a lot of personal miles through the woods and on pavement. But, I've never considered myself a marathon runner. I do however, have some coworkers who just might offer me the personal motivation needed to start visualizing myself running a little farther. Honestly, I can't fathom a whole 26. whatever miles right now, but I could start with a half marathon and work myself up. I just need to stayed psyched up for it, and visualizing the run is really what I need to do. So, here's that psychosomatic topic we've been studying. Psychology playing it's part in physiology. I need to see it before I can do it. This also aligns with the Be, Do, Have theory of behavior. One first must believe and feel what it is they desire, then act on their desire, and thence, their desire will arrive in full.

Unit 3 Assignment

Ugh, I caught a bug last week and I've been sick all weekend. I am absolutely exhausted, sitting at work, doing my homework. My physical wellness has got to be a three or less right now. Everything in me just wants to lay down on this stretcher behind me and take a nap!
Psychologically I feel great! My finances are starting to look promising again, my career is unfolding before me, my personal life is better than it's ever been, my kids are wonderful. I have a couple of hiccups, but nothing that can't be dealt with. Other than being sick right now, my life is dang near perfect! I'd rate it at a nine!
Spiritually, I feel very close to God. I feel myself as part of a bigger picture. I feel like I can be anything that I want to be and that the universe is there to help me create whatever it is that I want. I feel connected. I wouldn't rate my spirituality right now at a nine, maybe a seven. I haven't been meditating or visualizing as much as I like over the past week. I feel much more connected and spiritual when I spend some time just being still and quiet.


I spent some time relaxing and listening to The Crime of the Century exercise. I think that was just what the doctor ordered. I feel more energized, my nose can be breathed through once again, I'm not coughing, my head feels more clear. I'm still tired, but the exercise did help. I feel like my spirituality has increased on the 1-10 scale by at least two points. I found my mind wandering aimlessly, as it often does when I meditate. It was good to just let it go for a bit before bringing it back to the exercise again. I do think I will use that soundtrack again this week. This is a busy week for me, I will need some relaxation time to stay centered.