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Hello everyone,

I was working on the focusing.  This I found that repeating the mantras were relaxing, and made me feel better.  I guess, I would have to say, that it put me in a better mood.  The only thing is that I could only concentrate on one thing at a time.  So each line was a separate sitting at first, because I could not remember each line without having to stop and read the next one.  I did find it interesting that the lines read from and focus of projecting the positive outcomes for others to focusing on myself helping. 

During the exercises on pg. 115, I chose to focus on my emotional development, and my work.  The reason I chose this right now, is because it is my weakest area in me and tends to overrule my thoughts often.  Following the exercise, I found my inner peace was lifter higher and I was calm and clear in my thinking.  I will need to keep up the practice, so that it will be easier to add in the other aspects and I can have a better-rounded and balanced mind set. 

Some of the exercises that I really found easier to identify with are the previous exercises we have gotten the opportunity to work on a little longer.  The subtle mind is probably my favorite, because I am able to finally get my thoughts calmed down and then put away for a while.  I really have enjoyed using this for gaining more clarity in my life right now.  The newer exercises that we have done are something that I just need to practice more and with time, I will probably enjoy and gain from those too.