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I would suggest that before you do your evening sit you precede it with a shoulder stand lasting for at least a minute. Come out of it slowly or move into plough, fish and then corpse poses. Then, do some alternate nostril breathing. I suggest at least 5 times on each side. While doing these breaths focus on the sensation that the breath flows…[Read more]

Please let us know where you’re located so one of us could meet with you in person. I don’t find written advice to be as helpful as direct contact. Josh

I would add 10% happier with Dan Harris; On being with Krista Tippett; Insights at the edge with Tami Simon; The Wright show with Robert Wright;

I like Terje’s distinction between subtle and gross distraction. I have a different understanding of the difference which is based on the mind system model. My experience is that subtle distraction is caused by one submind introducing information into consciousness with a strong enough intention to capture attention. If other subminds are not then…[Read more]

Hi John,
I think one way to understand what setting an intention means is to think about what it feels like when you try to throw a dart at a specific region of a dartboard. Initially, unless you are an experienced dart thrower, the dart will not go where you intend it. As you keep trying, the dart approaches the intended target. Your intention…[Read more]

If you think about what it was like to first drive a car or play an instrument you might remember how much effort (energy) it took to pay attention to everything and make sure you were doing it right. Eventually, I hope, those activities became more automatic or effortless. In the same way, constantly bringing the attention back to the breath…[Read more]

If you think about what it was like to first drive a car or play an instrument you might remember how much effort (energy) it took to pay attention to everything and make sure you were doing it right. Eventually, I hope, those activities became more automatic or effortless. In the same way, constantly bringing the attention back to the breath…[Read more]