Drawing from Bhikkhu Analayo’s teachings on Anapanasati (Mindfulness of Breathing). Exploring the difference between close attention to a meditative object and a more open awareness. This is preceded by a very personal reflection on the evolution of my own practice. What I’ve learned: "Just don’t stop."
Drawing from Ajahn Pasanno’s “Nourishing the Roots.”
Reflecting on finding stillness in the mind without efforting.
As I leave for a weeklong self-retreat, I talk about the fear of being with my own mind.