I find the more I try to focus and concentrate, the more distracted I become. As those distracting images float into my mind, I try very hard to vaporize them. This is a mental workout. I will continue to practice, so that I can train my mind to see filter out distractions which, I'm sure, will enhance my psychological health.
I do believe the loving-kindness exercise will be beneficial if I continue to be diligent. What I thought were issues in my life, really are minimal. To "diminish focus on our self and redirect that focus to those in need".
As far as the mental work-out. Studies have proven that mental exercises, such as word,number and crossword games, have been shown to decrease the likelihood of senile dementia, Alzheimer's disease and depression.
I always make sure to get rid of distractions such as thinming about an ex or even mad because i do not have as much money as my freinds.
ReplyDeleteDistractions are difficult to control. so many thoughts are always flying through the mind. Most of the day we do not intentionally try to focus on our internal life so we do not have the practice.
ReplyDeleteJust like the body, the mind needs a good workout also. Try lumosity.com. It is great for training the brain. It is hard trying not to think about how the day went and what needs to be done to get ready for the next day. A smile goes a long way. I know that when I'm not feeling my best all it takes is a little smile from someone and it helps to clear a way.
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