This week I spoke about the benefits of meditation, things like improved focus and concentration. But I think it also deepens your connection with reality, which is what this blog is all about. I spent a little time exploring commonalities between science and Buddhism, things like our experience of reality being an illusion. That is really an alien idea, and although I know that there is a lot of evidence to back it up, it's still hard to swallow. Mostly what I get from that idea is that there is more to experience than what you are or can now. If you train your mind, you can improve/increase/enhance your awareness. I talked about living life in the present moment and just taking one day at a time. This has the effect of simplifying your life. Just focus on where you are at right now, and you will improve your chances of dealing with whatever problems you are faced with. Although the mind loves to escape to the past or future, you are not a time traveler. You can only live right now. I also gave instruction for meditation, basically you want to stop thinking and just be aware. It's pretty hard at first to stop having thoughts. But this is the goal, to silence the mind. You don't want to get upset or struggle with your thoughts, just acknowledge them, let them pass and return your focus to your breathing. So I'm really excited about meditation and improving my own practice. I'm now meditating for 45 minutes. The more time you put in, the better you get.
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