we think they are in the way. They become obstacles.
But really, we have to let in a very real possibility that they are the way,
they’re not in the way,
and what the actual practice helps us do is
turn toward what we’ve been avoiding.”
~Vinny Ferraro, recovering addict
Vinny Ferraro is now a Vipassana Meditation teacher in Balmy Alley, San Francisco. It is a simple practice (not easy) that changes the way you experience your experience. I have been a practitioner of Vipassana for over a decade.
The breath is the primary object, but concentration is not held here with force.
With natural concentration, you focus attention on what is dominant in your experience.
If a physical sensation, thought, image, or emotion pulls attention away from the breath, know that your attention has moved from the breath.
Know when your attention has moved to physical sensation, thinking, image, or emotion.
We may not all be struggling with an active addiction (substance), but most humans admit to habits and behaviors they know they would be better off without. Vipassana is a powerful tool that can help with behavior changes.
This week, be intentional about natural concentration. Find ways to develop greater awareness. It is vital to notice what we are feeling, thinking, and experiencing.
Tips from 5 April 2010 to 6 August 2012 are here: Archived Tips
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Rev. Debra Basham
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