Some interesting meditation experiences
was meditating earlier today, and had a great experience. I really felt like I was applying and understanding a lot of the concepts talked about in the book "Mindfulness in Plain English," such as relaxation, and seeing what is there without preconceived notions. I noticed I was not paying actual attention and it actually struck me as shocking, and pretty important for some reason. I was making progress and actually found out that thinking is a hinderance to bear attention. It makes you think you know, and you might be factually right, but that's not experience itself.
Another aspect of my meditation experience was pretty deep and far reaching. I was feeling whatever came up, and I noticed a feeling generated in my head. I was shocked and very disturbed to discover that I felt as though I was asleep! Not physically asleep, but mentally asleep. I WAS sleepy at the moment, but this pointed to a deeper issue. It was a feeling that suggested to me I was not really awake and experiencing reality. Is not this what enlightenment is? "Waking up," and finally taking in all the sensory data avaliable? I am sure that there are other aspects to enlightenment, but this is definitely a key component.
On a lighter note, one thing that "Mindfulness in Plain English" talks about is sensing "sense objects." Well, I think I experienced for the first time what he was writing about. I was sitting there, and suddenly, it felt like the hands that were resting on my knees and my knees were the same thing! It felt like there was an actual object there. It was a cool feeling.
I consider this a success mainly because I am understanding and applying the principles I learned but didn't quite grasp or follow well from "Mindfulness In Plain English."
That is it for my story! Peace.
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