Sunday, September 16, 2007
Mid Day 9/16/07
Before beginning sitting meditation, I chant the bhajan, Radhe, a bhajan of cosmic love, one of my favorites. Chanting seems to help me equilibrate emotions, express them in a positive way, settle my worries and concerns about all sorts of things. Then, when I meditate, it seems this time that I settle more quickly and easily. Breath quickly comes to a natural even rhythm, not forced or controlled. Distracting thoughts arise, but soon leave. I give some thought to doing a metta practice each morning, seems like a good way to begin the day. For most of the half-hour session I am alert and relaxed, occasionally consciously relaxing my legs. Thoughts arise about installing a wood stove in the house, thoughts about my vacation coming up in November, wanting to go to the Oregon coast. Maintaining a fairly constant awareness throughout the time. It seems like the time goes relatively quickly.
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I've also at times found Metta practice to be very helpful and enjoyable.
Othertimes i've found difficulty in generating any feeling or compassion and it becomes like any other practice--hard.
Glad things are going well.
Yeah, things typically go well for me on the weekends, I think because I'm fresh, not tired. I tend to struggle more during the work week and fall into sleepiness. I guess awareness of sleepiness is still awareness:-)
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