The two that I've chosen are the Subtle mind practice & the Human Flourishing Visualization in unit 8, these are my favorites so far.
I feel that these two practices are different in that the subtle mind meditation is about being still, free, alone and being just to be and observing just to observe and to see myself beyond whatever is and this is a very expansive and wonderful intentional practice that really helps me to disconnect from what is and reconnect with what 'isn't' and then the visualization and recollection of happiness, wholeness and well being and holding-sustaining these feelings is a kind of clinging to 'something' even though it is intangible. So in that way it is different to the subtle mind meditation that wants me to be free of clinging onto something even a good feeling.
Well, these practices can be implemented in my life to enhance my over all connection with myself. One allows me to be free of what is and the other allows me to recall Good when I may be inclined to cling to negative feelings/emotions. And both expand me and give me a spacious joy that cannot seem to be had by any other way...
if there is another way I am sure that visionaries such as Wilber & Dacher will help students put it into practice.
Liz,
ReplyDeleteI am glad you found two mediation techniques that will benefit you. I found one that was not one of our exercises in class. It is a relaxation one. I will use this one along with the ones I learned in class.
Barbara.
I too have found the subtle mind practice to be freeing. There is no better peace for me than the calm abiding state, I believe I am addicted. I do this each night before I go to bed and sleep more soundly than I ever have because all those stray thoughts I sued to have before going to sleep have been put to rest already. I wake up refreshed and with a positive attitude. This one is a keeper.
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