Week 26 Day 7

Medi object choiceless awareness
Intention to remain alert and observe the arising and passing of each sensation

Evening all! A late post and a practice in two bits 15 mins in the morning and 30 mins just now.

This morning, metta was strong for a few minutes.  Thought trails entered immediately upon noting..about robins and planning. When my awareness moved to the ringing in my ears I had one rogue sound wave in my right ear which was higher and seemed louder.

Other focus was the warmth of the blamnket and some machiney whirring noises. I felt the coolness of the floor on the feet.

This evening the first sensation I felt was palpatations and the pulse went through my chest and up to the sides of my head. It was the dominant sensation for first 5 mins or so. A thought arose but it was a junk one, I observed the sharp image of the stranger's face and then it disappeared.

The pulsing was of unpleasant vedana as though it was in the way. By the end of the practice the palpatations had gone (but when did they go? ). I started to have thoughts about the time. Possibly because I was tired and drifted into thought once. I tried to observe a few micro joys...I had no backpain and felt content about today's activities. 😀.

I started to feel hot so removed blanket. I dealt with a few itches.

Then the radiator became very active so I listened to the clicking noises towards the end. My neighbours put down the sofa bed as usual at the time of the night. 

I felt very thirsty and thought about a drink. I felt the warmth on my knees and tingling in my fingers.

I practiced metta at the end, did have to keep refocusing but I keep trying!

Have a good night! A few photos from the Glass Festival today. 🐽💜🐽

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