The Pause

Exploring the practice of paying attention to present moment experience, as an alternative to our usual daily life habit of being distracted. Noticing the effect of paying attention to present experience on the mind and body. Can we benefit from taking this skill of paying closer attention into our daily life?

Exploring the possibility of being with moment to moment experience with compassionate presence. Compassion=being present with whatever is happening, not needing to fix or change it.

Exploring the effects on the mind and body of inviting the mind to be aware of moment to moment experience, instead of the usual habit of thinking about the past or future, or fantasizing.

The mind isn't just about 'thinking'. In this episode, we will explore ways of getting to know the different aspects/activities of the mind: thinking/directing, observing, and knowing.

Practicing deep listening/receptivity to present moment experience.

Exploring the possibility of staying curious about our moment to moment experience in the body and mind.

Exploring awareness of the effects of inviting tension/release in the body.

Exploring different breath awareness practices to invite ease in the mind and body.

Exploring awareness of the body as a way to practice awareness of present moment direct experience.

Exploring how inviting curiosity about 'what else is going on?' may help to get the mind unstuck, or to just broaden our awareness of experience.