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That’s basically it. It is quite a difficult one to learn. I found it quite a subtle experience when I first got to the still point but was able to tell I was there when I got knocked off it when my attention went elsewhere and I noticed the difference. With practice it got deeper and I became more confident with it. I’ve found the best thing to…[Read more]

Hi bobby,

I’m going through precisely the same experiences as you currently. Very much agree with above. I too read about the idea of focusing on the breath as a mental object from Catherine and also Ajahn Brahm. I don’t really get that. But I’ve found that doing the still point and witness exercise from stage 8 in TMI really helpful. Focusing on…[Read more]

Hi Becky. You seem to be at a similar point to me! Sounds a bit odd. Culadasa says that grade iv piti is only present at stage 8 and sometimes stage 9. You may be further along then you think.

For the still point exercise, are you aware of the guided meditation below:

I found it a…[Read more]

Thanks. I think you’re basically right. I was becoming impatient and overdoing it. I’ve since cut down to 1 or 2 sits per day and chilled out. Things are slowly starting to move again. I had a really strong joy experience a few days ago and every sit now I can feel it seemingly bubbling away under my chest bursting to get out. I can see things…[Read more]

Thanks a lot Wiley Fox. That sounds great. Only I cant find it. Could you send me the page I can find it at?