Unit 5

1.)    The loving kindness technique in contrast to the subtle mind technique is different in visualizing a loved one who is now suffering” giving them care, love and kindness, and thus welcoming the loving kindness into our own hearts and letting it disappear.( Dacher, 2006). The Subtle mind technique tends to generally focus more so on breathing techniques in which the mind responds and it’s mental activity quiets down,( Dacher 2006, p75) Focus is dealing with stabilizing the mind & not attempting to connect with it in any sort or kind of disconnection to eliminate mind chatter and observe the witnessing mind and to remain concentrated. I found that during the exercise I was able to relax and settle my mind to focus by just staying relaxed, this is a great exercise for those who're involved with yogi as well. The loving kindness is more so used to express how one can open and express our heart, mind, and soul to others in the world.

2.) The general connection between both are that spiritual wellness is to mental and physical wellness as a fundamental in living a life of sustained health happiness and wholeness for ourselves and humankind ( Dacher, 2006, p.32) . The spiritual wellness is central to the choices we make in our lives and in our physical wellness. The mind is connected to the body. The connection has generally helped me with making the right health & lifestyle goals for myself and just maintain to keep my focus with finishing school. The spiritual wellness helps with making the right choices of socially with friends in life.