MIDL 15min 14 / 20: Flickering of Attention

New to MIDL? 15 Minutes of Mindfulness is an introductory series to the MIDL 52 Mindfulness Meditation Trainings. 14/20 is the MIDL Mindfulness Training in the ability of observing the small movements or 'flickering' of attention away from the meditation object to train the First MIDL Pillar of Flexible Attention. Practice daily for one week before moving to the next exercise

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Reviews

It was a bit hard to stay focused solely on the sensations of my hands without distracting thoughts popping up at first, but I was able to notice this happening very quickly and bring myself back.

I was just wondering, when you say flickering of attention, do you mean from the hands or the breath to distractions like thoughts and memories, or to other sensations of the hands or breath, such as warmth or pressure?

Day 1. I was constantly drifting off without noticing. Could only remember what I was supposed to be focusing on by your verbal reminders. 🙈.
What does the tounge on the 2 top teeth do? 🤔
Day 2. Wandering mind. Wandering mind. Not yet possible to get the flickering. I only notice after my mind has wandered and with your prompts. 🙈
Should I keep repeating the meditation daily until I can manage to notice the flickering, even if it takes longer than the suggested 1 week? ☺️
Day 3. Day 4. Day 5. Day 6. Day 7.

I can tell that this exercise will need a lot of practice! While meditating I do often notice that my attention has been hijacked by a thought. But to catch that distracting thought in the act of taking my attention is much harder.

A very useful exercise, to become very mindful of where my attention goes. This is an exercise I will be returning to. Namaste 🙏

I am grateful for your teachings 🙏 Beautiful practice.