It is always a challenge to first quiet my mind. It is usually racing with "to-do-list" items and scheduling my day. At first, I could hear the outside noises, but as I got further into the recording, the noises left my hearing. My mind moved toward an image of my sister as the waves washed over my soul. What great love I felt! I felt completely connected to her as I saw her before me. I began to feel bad that I don't see her as much as I would like, but then I forced myself to feel the love we share.
I think meditation can be difficult for me and probably difficult for most people. We busy ourselves so much during the day and probably do not give much thought to developing our inner selves. The benefits for mental workouts are far reaching. According to Dacher, when one gives love, they receive love back. Calming the mind can help refocus the mind in order to concentrate on what matters most in life. Making an appointment with yourself, if not for only 10 minutes each day and bring about a more harmonious relationship with the mind-body-spirit.
Carol
Hi Carol,
ReplyDeleteI so agree with you, quieting the mind and getting away from my perpetual "to-do-list" is difficult. I had difficulty slowing my mind with this initially, but once did it felt great. There is such a warming and calming feeling that comes over you during these types of exercises. I need to try this more often to help alleviate the stress in my day! Great blog and have a great rest of the week!