Sometimes, what I want to do is to acknowledge the clamouring thoughts, memories, feelings which come from within, & to also acknowledge those intrusive sounds,sights, smells, physical sensations, from ny body & beyond, & let them all slide by, depriortised, so I can therefore, either focus on a task, like writing this post, or simply sit or recline in a restful, calm & peaceful place like being the eye of a storm. Relaxation naturally ocurring when (if) I can manage this ideal state.
It doesn't have to be perfectly attained to be beneficial either. Just enough & the neighbour's music, a quick African drumming, lasts for half an hour at least, does not bother me nearly so much & I can write this without being so distracted, or as tense as usual. That's acceptable. Yes, I'd like more, but hat is enough to help.
I've just thought, I want one form of mindfulness for when I am wanting to not be distracted, & to find I can render intrusive thoughts, feelings & such irrelevant.
& the other is when I want to quiet everything, not be distracted from whatever level of relaxation I have achieved, & to maintain that state. I'm not actively doing something like writing this post, or cooking, at these times. This one is for when I want to mostly calm my inner self, preparing for sleep, perhaps, or when I have to be still at the dentist, for e/g.
Calmness & peace to all,
mmMekitty
