Day 13
Length: 10 minutes (timed)
Start: 8:10am
Experience:
I had some more success today in having my mind be absent for short periods. I've noticed some minor improvements in my mood during the day as well, I think a byproduct of not taking everything so seriously. It might also be the new car or finding my iPod. Cest la vie.
I get wrapped up in a future argument that hasn't happened but has been on my mind and play out basically the whole thing down to my smug victory. I immediately identify each vise as they rise in my script, and feel additional shame for allowing it so much time during my meditation. My mind rebels by bringing in stronger scenarios to distract me, and it's effective. I remember now the appropriate response here is to hope that all peoples receive peace in their lives. I will need to remember this for next time.
I'm a bit more aware of the time this morning. Not sure why.
Closing Thoughts: It is like I'm getting accustomed to the quiet time and my mind is slowly acclimating to the meditation goal. It still makes tactical thoughts to distract me, but overall I feel a life improvement.
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