Corpse Pose 8/17/07

I go with my idea from last night of lying in corpse pose for meditation. With the two cushions I bought for the cat and I, I make a pallet and lie down, arms at my sides, palms up, and just relax. Awareness of the floor supporting me, resting on the softness of the cushions. Awareness of breath, at first controlled, gradually relaxing and becoming natural. Awareness of mental conversations, a dreamlike state. Awareness of the total relaxation of letting go and allowing the floor to support me. Mental relaxation of trusting that I will be supported. Letting all tension drain away. The thought arises that this may be the best posture for evening meditation, a good transition from an active day to a restful sleep. Thought arises that meditation doesn't have to be an endurance contest with myself. This meditation session seems to have been more beneficial than sessions in which I have been sitting, almost grinding my teeth from tiredness, mental frustration, and restlessness. This works, so I'll use it more often. Morning is probably a better time for "sitting" meditation.