1. First off I finished the full week of the loving-kindness exercise. It went great and it really became a lot easier as the week went by. This week we were asked to switch the loving-kindness exercise out for the subtle mind exercise. This exercise was a lot easier for me to do since it was very similar to the meditation technique that I have already routinely incorporated in my day. I also added the second part of mental training during my cycling rides. I still focused on my breathing to become aware of my surroundings like I do during the subtle mind exercise, but connected it with mental training during my rides.
2. The way I have connected the three in my personal life is really how I was able to combine my cycling with mental training and awareness training. Now while I'm cycling I'm not only training my physical fitness, but also mental and spiritual training as well. I have found it to be an even more enjoyable experience. It has not only helped me slow down my heart rate and blood flow during the long rides, but it has also allowed me to really zero into my surroundings; this might sound a little weird however I connect more to my bike and the road. I have also noticed it has also increased the potential stress management I usually gain from my rides and by trying to control my blood flow I have also been able to have less muscle soreness and more endurance while on my rides as well!
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