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Chipping away at suffering...
This morning, I had a mini-breakthrough. It was simple, really. I started feeling the usual rise of gnawing pain in my legs during meditation lasting longer than 30 minutes. However, this time, I was completely able to not give in to launching into thought loops and mental trickery to escape or avert it. I simply acknowledged the pain, then focused on my breath.
I finally felt like I had a CHOICE to suffer! It was a bit fleeting, but it was very real.
I also realize that I am not as advanced in my ability of concentration as I thought. I'm trying to strengthen my concentration using one-pointedness on my breath the ENTIRE time I meditate. I realize, now, that I can't maintain insightful meditation as well as I'd like. Maybe, I'll have more breakthroughs to report soon!
Work in progress...
I finally felt like I had a CHOICE to suffer! It was a bit fleeting, but it was very real.
I also realize that I am not as advanced in my ability of concentration as I thought. I'm trying to strengthen my concentration using one-pointedness on my breath the ENTIRE time I meditate. I realize, now, that I can't maintain insightful meditation as well as I'd like. Maybe, I'll have more breakthroughs to report soon!
Work in progress...
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