Unit 8 Subtle Mind & Loving- Kindness

Out of all the practices the ones that were most beneficial to me is subtle mind and loving-kindness.  I like the focus of breath, because there is a direct relationship between the breath and the mind.   Peaceful breathing leads to a peaceful mind.  I found that rhythmic and peaceful breathing brings the same rhythm to the mind.  Loving-kindness is basically what was taught to us at home and in sunday school.  About showing love or being close to someone outside your circle of friends and family.  It's about even showing love to our enemies.  When we practice loving-kindness it is like a weight being lifted off our shoulders.  It is like laying down all of our burdens so that we can be free to do what we have been called to do.  Implementing these two practices everyday can help me focus and achieve peace of mind.  I think what I really like about these practices is that you can do them anywhere.