Unit 8

The two exercises that I found to be the most helpful was the subtle mind exercise and visualization exercise.  I found that these exercises had the most therapeutic effects.  The subtle mind is my favorite, because it helps me to witness my thoughts without feeling controlled or anxious about them, and I have learned a lot about myself, my deeper feelings and needs by doing this exercise, and this has been freeing at times.  I will admit that I have a hard time doing this exercise at will, however, because at times I am too anxious to control my busy thoughts, or I end up falling asleep when I do it.  I plan to continue to practice this exercise when I can.  The visualization exercise helps me to think on bigger and better things, however I find this exercise hard to do without guidance.  I can try to utilize this exercise more by visualizing the important people in my life, such as my children which when I think on them, I find I am able to relax most of the time.  I can also visualize myself and see myself for the special person I am and appreciate it.  I am in such a habit to put myself down, however when I focus on myself in a positive way, it gives me so much strength, happiness and peace.