By the end of last Monday night’s class I was in full appreciation of my teacher’s ability to express himself about awareness.  I was impressed enough to compliment him when we were through.  He suggested we read Experience of Insight to assist us. Of course I bought the book, even though it must be the million^th one I’ve purchased on the subject of meditation.  I just got it the other day, and haven’t really spent much time with it yet.

We were told that meditation involves three things: relax, observe, allow.  Nice!  In my personal life it is rare that I experience these three states of being all at one time.  I set that intention each  time I begin to practice (well almost each time ).

I had two homework assignments: 1) add another activity to be mindful about (now I’m focusing on every detail of brushing my teeth and using the water pick; and 2) spend the week emphasizing a relaxed body and mind.

Practice was challenging for me this week; maybe more so than last.  At this point I notice how far away from mindful I am because of my very full mind.  I’m still determined to practice each day though, and do keep in mind that even those who are regulars at this still call it ‘practice’.