I tend to loose focus very easily and I find that the subtle mind exercise worked better for me than the loving kindness exercise!  The breathing technique caused me to deliberately focus on what I was doing in that very moment.  Of course, as I started to relax and get into a meditative state I mind started to wonder, but I brought my mind back into focus by going back to the breathing technique. 

While the loving kindness exercise was o.k. I found that because it asked me to initially focus on someone who I loved and cared about, I found myself only thinking of the attributes and  mannerisms of the loved one and not on myself which defeats the whole point.    My personal view is if I practice the psychospiritual daily I should have greater patience and inner calm.   Something I need to incorporate in my busy life!.

The strength I find in spiritual mediation and prayer has always been a stabilising force in my life and I guess that is because of my upbringing.   My mother always taught that having a connection with God, (through prayer and bible study) would give your life a sense of purpose of meaning and over the years I have proven this to be true.  

Spiritual, mental and physical health are all interconnected.   By bringing my emotions into balance (mental), incorporating a lifestyle of eating healthy meals and physical exercise (physical) and finding time to meditate  (spiritual), my life will be balanced and flourish.

Gayle