In the ‘normal’ run of life we get involved in this and that: we get exhausted, we seek entertainment…we switch off. In the ‘normal’ run of life this is ok – it’s to be expected…we do all this and then die.

The mind has been so filled with this and that, and there is no time left to wonder, “What’s it all about?” We may have wondered at some time, but then went back to getting on with our ‘normal’ life.

The more we wonder, the more questions arise, and the more we are not satisfied. It does seem that the world around us is intent on making us feel satisfied, so that we no longer wonder and ask inner questions…funny, that!

When we start to notice how much our minds are filled, the mind expands. Or rather the contents shrink! That is the purpose of meditation. Gradually the mind has more and more space. This is important: as more space becomes available, the easier it is to notice what’s there.

As the content shrinks, intelligence increases because awareness increases…funny, that!

Therefore, every action and reaction is more significant, as we have become more sensitive.

Meditation is familiarisation.

One can spend years watching the breath and doing strange things to one’s body, but meditation is purely becoming familiar with the awareness of awareness, therefore just being, just essence.

Merely rest loosely in pure awareness. Do not try to sustain it or modify it, as then you are doing something. Barely be aware of space-like emptiness, pure and simple.

In order that we do not get too involved or uptight, it is said to practise “short moments many times”.

So how do we do this?

We don’t!

Pure awareness is naturally there: we just have to recognise it….and let it be.Repeating this will gradually change our view.

In ordinary life we do not learn much. We just go through a repeated pattern.

Meditation changes everything!

Keep going…

Tony