The Subtle Mind

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The above link is yet another guided meditation practice but it is FAR superior the one I posted last week.  The purpose of this is to develop what is known as a Subtle Mind.  You are forcing your mind to ignore extraneous thoughts and distractions by focusing entirely on your breath.

This is a form of meditation that I not only understand more than last weeks but it is something I have been practicing your a couple years now (though not as often as I should).  It is far simpler than the practice of loving kindness.  Instead of focusing on, and embracing your thoughts (good and bad), you simply acknowledge and then dismiss them.  The explanation is simpler and so is the practice.  Just focus on the breath.

All of these guided meditation posts bring me to a point.  Spiritual wellness is just as important as physical wellness.  This is partly due to the fact that spiritual health has a serious impact on your physical health.  It can decrease your health and boost your immune system.  It has nothing to do with religion.  It is important to explore and learn to understand your inner consciousness.  Take control of your thoughts.  I do it all the time and it pays dividends.  I simply dismiss stress from my mind as much as I can.  Negative emotions pop up (road rage) and I quickly get rid of it.  It important to be aware of your emotions because you can control them!

Take control of your mind and be happier!