I have noticed that until now, I have made improvements in keeping the mind at the back – in the spine. However this has its limitations. When someone holds my hand tightly, half of my attention goes to the hand. I am able to keep roughly half of my attention in the spine. Because of …
I am quite flabbergasted on seeing how my fellow practitioners refuse to acknowledge energy, instead, relying on the term “mind.” There is a difference, yes. And that difference is enough to alter the understanding and conceptualization of what is going on, what one is attempting to do, and the ability of one to attain it. …
Theory of internal 1) This is primarily what I focus on. Binary. There is only tension and relaxation. Tension refers to using muscular force. Relaxation refers to “dead” weight of the arms. Then the mind comes into play, directing attention to various points of the body to: a) fill that particular area with energy, b) use …
I did another Vipassana course. This has been my 6th one thus far. I did not get as much as I had previously because I did not work as hard. One thought kept coming to me: it is better to do this practice consistently rather than come here and “burn through” [my karma/ sanskaras]. The results that …
This post’s title may mislead. I do not wish to speak of fighting per se but rather it’s nature. And specifically – a question as to the rationale people give for fighting; learning martial arts. Now, I was a person that wanted to fight before. I admit this. But the reason I was in that state …
I am able to link the mind with the limbs now. It’s a great feeling. Still have ways to improve but making progress provides motivation to further myself. I am watching John Kaufman’s videos. It’s interesting to hear another perspective. I like the linking mass with limbs mass is a small marble or dot which is always …
