We spend an awful lot of time being busy. And – although it’s not entirely a modern thing – our minds are arguably busier now than at any time in our histories. More distractions, more work, more gadgets, more things to do, more things pinging and twanging us with notifications… One of the huge benefits …
“As you go about your day, see if you can find brief moments to bring this kind of awareness to your experiences. It need take no longer than the space of an eye blink to puncture an ‘ordinary’ experience with clear seeing. Just remember that you are always confronted by consciousness and its contents, and …
The whole “beginner’s mind” concept applies to more than just your approach to meditation. It can also be used as a way of thinking about your daily life too. Let’s do a quick thing before we talk about this some more. Put down the gadget that you’re reading this on, and go walk across the …