MINDFULNESS Meditation is also known as insight because the intention is to gain insight as to the true nature of reality.  While concentration involves the practitioner focusing their attention on a single object, in mindfulness meditation practice, every aspect of experience is welcomed and appreciated.

Whatever is used as the object for the attention, the aim is to keep the mind focused as often as you remember to do so.  As the mind starts to wander, we simply direct the mind back toward the object of attention with a sense of “friendliness.”

 What do I mean by friendliness? 

Whenever we become lost in thought or confusion, we simply acknowledge those thoughts and then gently re-focus the attention.  If we consciously try to prevent thinking, it’s going to have a negative impact on our practice.  Instead, the moment we recognize we have become distracted, we gently bring our attention back.

We do this as many times as distraction or thought occurs, without chastising ourselves for having failed or getting emotional about it.  There is no failure.  We simply bring our attention back the moment we acknowledge we have become distracted. We can also focus on the breath which becomes our ally for focus. 

Eventually, the mind will become calmer and discursive thought will begin to slow. 

As you notice your mind becoming calmer, avoid the temptation to think about your experience.  Just be a witness.

Rather, keep a “friendly” attention on the focus of your practice.

Seem Challenging? Can be somewhat... but with time, it gets easier like any practise method.

I prefer Mantra Yoga as my way of meditation, but that’s another post …. until then

keep meditating,

Namaste

Lea 

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