Everyday Mindfulness

Jon,
I understand that. I didn't mean to accuse anyone of confusing between the two. I'm merely pointing out that, with soothing music that is something one may have to watch out for.

Regards,

I understand the matter is settled here and no questions left unanswered. However, I think 'why pay attention' question has a rich answer, at least in my experience. First off, you can live your life paying attention, or not bothering paying attention. Also paying attention is same as being in the p...

Coming from a Chan background, I had a penchant for sitting meditation. I didn't like bodyscan to begin with either. I just wanted to sit. But gradually I started giving it a try. Besides the body being a primary vehicle for the embodied experience, there is a more practical aspect of bodyscan that ...

It is interesting to see you guys using music as the object of attention in meditation. I have tried a bit and found it difficult to stay with the awareness of hearing with music. Depending upon the music, if I liked it, I ended up enjoying it without being aware for a large swath of time, or reacti...

Thanks for the story, Gareth! Interruptions during the formal meditation are tough and a lot of people have questions how to deal with them. I don't think there is a 'best' way though. It really depends on the situation. What mindfulness would invite, is the awareness of how it is that you are relat...