Monday, July 27, 2015

Week 31 Day 4

Medi object choiceless awareness
Intention - Metta practice and then noting raw sensations

Afternoon all, today I decided to practice metta before noting. I used a few of Sharon Salzberg's affirmations but as Maxine previously said, hoping that they will eventually produce a sensation of loving kindness. I did read some of her book on the tube - will commit to reading some more.

Noting was a hot sweltering affair, I did half of it standing. Everyone was looking a bit wilted. I pity the men in their long sleeved shirts. Wasn't too hot in the first train but almost unbearable in the 2nd. Besides the oppressive heat, I was grateful for the occasional breeze when we were at station platforms. I was also grateful for the women using her hand fan next to me. Result! The tube seemed a bit more jolty today, maybe the tracks were a bit more bendy? Although I had left the house earlier (resulting in standing required on the 2nd train) I was not more weary as I had gone to bed an hour earlier (gadzooks!). Wilty feelings and planning thought rummaged through my practice. Now I am in the icy air conditioning of the office! Very nice.

Hope you are all having an ice, I mean, nice day!

31/4

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