My experience with the mp3 was insightful. Without realizing it, each of my thoughts depended as the exercise went on. First I imagine my daughter when they asked me to think of someone I love. Then the water and waves started and it made me visualize I was holding her hand. I felt myself tense because of my instinct as a mom near the ocean. As it went on a tried to move towards a relaxed state. I listened tentatively and next I pictured myself trying not to hold attachment to my self image. I imagined the therapy running on the beach provided me before. I seemed to have a focus on the water. I found the breathing in sickness and breathing out health and wellness to be great for me. I constantly take deep breathes. It is my way of thinking before I react or respond. I do a lot of deep breathing so the idea of visualizing something as powerful as making someone feel better and giving them their health was significant. I found it beneficial to  me. The progression of thinking deeper and deeper was cool too. I began with thoughts of my daughter, then myself, my mom, to the Philippines. My wanting to help grew.

There are two types of mental workouts, practicing loving-kindness and subtle mind - witnessing, calm-abiding, and unity consciousness. In the text it reads "thousands of tested methods is available from the East" - in other words the odds are in your favor, try it. It is suggested to try 5-15 minutes everyday. I could try working on this because just this short one time has brought a lot more significance to my idea behind breathing. As weird as I felt in the beginning, the more I reflect on this exercise the more I see it could help. It could certainly improve my mental health by practicing the skills of loving-kindess and subtle mind. I think morning meditation would help remind me throughout the day of my goals to use these skills. The hurdle would be to wake up early enough to try and stay awake! I struggle with being tired all the time.