Monthly Archives: September 2007
Dialogue and classical music
My computer at work now has a little timer where I can set it for 45 minutes and then it’s time to take a break, legs up the wall, walk round the building, stretch, or close my eyes listening to … Continue reading
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Monday: rota, dialogue, sitting
Started with love making, as we awoke, missing morning sitting today. The last in the series of four K talks at the foundation, with some discussion afterwards: What s our reaction? Why do we watch? What are we aiming for? … Continue reading
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Sunday, West Meon
West Meon cricket team, last match of season, originally uploaded by :Duncan. James, Deane, Mary and I walked down to West Meon in the overcast light Snday afternoon, ostensibly to watch Stanley’s last game of cricket for West Meon Thomas … Continue reading
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Day X
I am going to write more generally, including experiences when sitting, and some photos. I made a new rule today which was that at weekends I only sit for the morning session. On lying in bed this evening, watching a … Continue reading
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Day 4
The ache has lifted today. This morning I was giggly and well. This evening I said to myself think whatever you would like to think, I am not going to steer. To my surprise I was then very quiet, not … Continue reading
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Day 3
I am in pain. I feel it strongly. I suspected it was there, felt it often, but after three days and just 3 hours in total, it has come to the surface. When asked, I described it as an existential … Continue reading
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Day 2
Yesterday went so smoothly compared to today. Why is sitting still the hardest thing to do? How long have I been on the run? It seems like forever. Today I was reluctant to sit, easier to just carry on with … Continue reading
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Day 1
I appreciated the space to just be with myself, no pressure to do anything, and no pressure not to think or to watch the breath or any other of those ‘meditation’ type activities. It is easy to feel the pressures … Continue reading
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Prelude
Starting from tomorrow, I am going to begin an experiment. I am going to sit still for one hour per day, in two periods of 30 minutes every day, eyes closed. The aim, should there be one, is to find … Continue reading
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