Observing...
In this day seven of the ten day series, William explains how our posture can affect our mood and how our mood can affect our posture. Then, he guides us to explore the space between our sensations, sounds and thoughts, just observing things as they are, without judgement. We do not become our sensations. We do not become sounds and nor do we become our thoughts.
Sitting in a chair, I settled my body and my mind became aware, open and curious. Listening to William’s words on posture, I began to recognize some of my tendencies to slouch with my shoulders forward when I am not meditating in a chair and even sometimes when I walk. It is something I need to be more mindful of and correct when needed.
William explains an analogy on thoughts during meditation. He says to observe our thoughts as kids playing in a playpen. In this manner, we are to be as parents watching our kids playing in a playpen, ever aware and observing from a slight distance with a gentle kindness. I found this analogy to be interesting because it can limit frustration if, and when, racing thoughts appear during meditation. Instead of frustration, recognize, observe and let go just like clouds in the sky.
Observing everything within my sensory reach in my surroundings, I allowed myself to just be, as it is, in this moment. How incredibly peaceful! Thank you William!
Namaste...❤️☮️🙏🏻😊