Week 17 Day 5

Week 17 Day 5

Medi object choiceless
Intention observe sensations and stay alert

Morning all! Today I was glad to get back to practice on the tube. Amazing how the mind becomes used to something.

Around 25 mins noting. I started with focus on the breath and then started to observe sounds. There was a running conversation further down the carriage and the squeaking and rumblings of the train was reassuring. At one station the familiar  Mind the Gap announcement continued until the female voice announcement on the train seamlessly reminded us where we are. The iconic Mind The Gap announcement has not changed for the 35 years I have taken the tube as an adult.

The carriage was breezy and I felt the cool air on my face -  pleasant vedena. A few flashes of light in front of my eyes but in the main the sounds were predominant today. My neighbour on the right was fidgeting, drinking and eating. Two young siblings got on the train and argued about a score..and the mother feigned ignorance about knowing how to play stone paper scissors.

I started to feel a bit weary although not less alert as the realisation of the long weekend ahead dawned on me. At least I am at home this weekend. 

Thought trains there were a couple but of no significance.

Yesterday's evening meditation was refreshing so may try that again this evening. Have a great day!