The loving kindness exercise took a few times to master. I could not think of the loving kindness that I was suppose to achieve. A freind told me to think of a simpler time "IT WORKED" I thought of when my children were born and I was the supplier of every need and they depended on me for their survival. I loved, nurtured and made sure they were healthy, safe, and every need was met. I would gaze down and just stare at the beauty and simplicity of their life. What a over whelming joy.
It is not that I don't love my children now there just is a lot of baggage with every day life my son is 31, and my daughter is 20 but I do reflect on their life still and do get a proud feeling it just takes more effort than when they were little and helpless. I do get the same joy feeling though with my grandchildren at this time. 

This was my first frustration but I have overcome the situation and decided feedback from others can help in-your journey if you feel there is a fence, wall, or a mountain in the way.

With the subtle mind exercise I find the breathing to be so helpful in quieting down the mind and gaining a mental focus, just breathing and getting a slow easy rhythm.Letting go of the world around I do not feel that I have concord these exercises yet since it is very hard to shut down however I am determined to succeed in experiencing th calm abiding into unity consciousness.

This week I did several meditation guided exercises with my kindle and even walked / jogged on the treadmill  and did Kundalini Yoga what a physical and mental workout this type of yoga is movement and chanting along with resting poses as well.

Not easy to shut down the mind:
With all the homework this week and work ( thank God for vacation to do homework!).
 Sorry my post is late! Marina