Open Focus Meditation

This practice encourages us to move away from a rigid narrow focus to a wide open focus (which we tend to have when our nervous system is in threat mode) by practicing awareness of “space” both outside and inside our bodies. Some people find this relaxing and others even experience an altered state of consciousness with a profound change in relationship to difficult experiences.

It is best to sit relaxed but alert for this practice. Let go of striving and just gently follow the words. Like anything this a skill that improves with practice. Enjoy inclusive attention, practicing bringing space and objects equal attention. Allow your feelings as best you can.

Acknowledgement to Les Fehmi.