Two favorite exercises

Within this class, we have had several assignments, exercises and meditations designed to bring about a shift in our consciousness'. I would have to say, after reviewing, that my two favorites are the "Meeting Aesclepius", and the "Subtle Mind" exercises. As I have noted in other blogs and discussion boards, I have been on this path for quite some time, yet it never hurts to have a refresher course now and then. In the "Meeting Aesclepius" exercise, I was able to put a face to the energy that I had talked with for a long time. Often, it has just been an amorphous mass of swirling Chaos that I spoke with, but now that I have given it a body and a face, it seems that I can access it all the more readily. As for the "Subtle Mind" practice, I had admitted to having been astray from the Path for some time, and this exercise reminded me of where I needed to be, and how to return. Once I had done this meditation, my memory and thoughts of it's grace and power returned, and I am once again in contact with what I am Here to do. The subtle mind leads itself to knowing the witnessing mind, the calm-abiding, and finally the unity consciousness that I (and everything, for that matter) am a part of. Being now in my 40's, this is a great reminder for me for the focus of the latter half of my life,and I feel that I can approach the future with enthusiasm and the joy that comes from being in service to others. I will incorporate both the vision of myself as healer, and the patterns of the collective consciousness, to pass along this message wherever I can. In working with persons with developmental disabilities, I can shine light on what may be a difficult life for them, and possibly help lessen their perceived burdens. I can use my energies to help lift up the hearts and minds of the veterans I serve through my work in the American Legion. And I can sleep easier at night, knowing that, rather than being a cause of stress and strife, I am working to heal those social wounds. Namaste'