Start with what you know. The breath is coming in..... Its going out. You know that? Yes, you do. Okay, know just that much. Dont forget that. Is it comfortable or not? Well, you may not be sure. Could it be more comfortable? Experiment and see. Try to sensitize yourself to how the breathing feels. Without this level of sensitivity, the meditation becomes mechanical. When its mechanical, it becomes a chore. And when its a chore, the mind will rebel. So ask yourself: What really feels good when youre breathing right now? If you cant figure out what really feels good, hold your breath for a while until the mind comes to the point where its screaming at you: Breathe! Youve got to breathe! Then, when you breathe, notice what feels really good as you breathe in. Take that as a guide. ~ Thanissaro Bhikkhu
Posted on: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 23:42:02 +0000
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