Unit 5 Subtle Mind vs. Loving-Kindness

1. Compare and contrast the Loving Kindness exercise and the Subtle mind exercise. Explain your experience including the benefits, frustrations etc. The main difference I noticed between the Loving-Kindness and Subtle Mind exercises is that with the Loving-Kindness you focus on people and love and expanding that love to all and with the Subtle Mind exercise the focus is voiding the mind of all thought and learning to be still and have an observant mind.  I like both exercises as they serve two puropses. However, as one grows in stillness of the mind and in all-encompassing loving-kindness they will support and encourage each other. 
2. Discuss the connection of the spiritual wellness to mental and physical wellness. Explain how the connection is manifested in your personal life. When a person is spiritually well then they will experience calmness, love, peace, kindness, etc., and all of these feelings manifest as wellbeing in the body.  I practice these on a daily basis, yet am far from an expert. However, I can feel when my body is tense and needs to be still.