I did not like this exercise much for a couple reasons. First, taking time to specifically open myself up to feelings of care and affection toward myself is something I have never done; I do not like focusing on myself so I did not particularly like this portion of the exercise. Another reason I did not like the exercise is because I did not see the point of "breathing" in the suffering of a loved one and "breathing out" healing and health toward the same loved one. I am completely for praying to God for help and heal people, but I felt like this exercise was implying I had power to take away suffering--which I obviously do not. Other than that, the noise of the waves crashing was very peaceful and calming.
A mental workout is something that stimulates the mind and promotes psychological well-being. Mental workouts can yield many great benefits. One of the biggest benefits of mental workouts is lower stress levels. And with lower stress levels the risks for many serious health problems are also reduced such as lower blood pressure, better immune system, decreased risk of heart attack and stroke, etc. In my opinion, the best way to implement a mental workout is meditation. Although, I think anything that clears your mind and is relaxing will do the trick.
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