Two Most Beneficial PracticesDuring this class, I found that meditation and the Loving Kindness were the two most beneficial practices. Throughout my meditation sessions, I continued to feel a sense of peace, calmness and relaxation. My mind continued to become more quiet and calm; my breathing became a point of focus as it continued to become slower. Following meditation, I continued to feel calm and less stressed throughout the day(s). When I would become overwhelmed or stressed, I began to focus on my breathing and quieting the mind’s chatter to help focus on the positive.

During this class, meditation and the Loving Kindness were the two most beneficial practices for me. Throughout my meditation sessions, I continued to feel a sense of peace, calmness and relaxation. My mind continued to become more quiet and calm; my breathing became a point of focus as it continued to become slower.  Following meditation, I continued to feel calm and less stressed throughout the day(s).  When I would become overwhelmed or stressed, I began to focus on my breathing and quieting the mind’s chatter to help focus on the positive aspects of the day.

The loving kindness exercise helped me to feel calm and relaxed.  I also reflected on several individuals that I need to focus my attention on to ensure that I am treating them with loving kindness.  Additionally, the exercise helped me to emphasize the importance of loving oneself. Throughout the exercise, my mind became more quiet and calm throughout the exercise, as I let go of negative thoughts and focused only on positive thoughts. Following the exercise, I felt more focused on the positive aspects of my life, which included my family and friends.

           I plan to continue to practice both meditation and Loving Kindness exercises to help with mental fitness.  I have implemented meditation at least twice a week, to help reduce stress, relax and calm my mind.  Calming the chatter has been beneficial to help me to focus throughout the day and avoid overwhelming negative thoughts created by mental chatter.  The Loving Kindness exercise has been beneficial to focus on loving myself, family and friends to help promote more positive thoughts and a mind that is more calm and focused.