Day 2. Who's This In The Shower With Me?

RETRO MINDFULNESS - THE FORGOTTEN ART OF PAUSING

Suryacitta with a delightful image of old vinyl albums illustrates how we have moved from a life of more ease and spaciousness to a life where almost every moment is filled with doing. If not doing then we are thinking, a mental form of doing. He encourages me to take the medicine of pausing. There is a reading, an exploration of its meaning for everyday life, and a meditation on doing nothing.

Reviews

Just listening to today’s session was so calming and relaxing. I loved the vinyl record analogy — such a powerful image. Our pauses truly were longer back then, and it’s not only about keeping ourselves permanently busy, but also about giving in to the constant distraction of an endless stream of breaking news. Ah, but to slow down, take a deep breath, and simply be in the moment! Thank you, Suryacitta, for this visceral reminder 🙏

Thanks, Suryacitta. Thanks for simplifying life and doing it with a gentle smile.

I am loving the series and looking forward to listening to them all. I have a lot of vinyl records, and I have never thought about the pause being longer than a CD or even MP3. I will think of your talk the next record I play. It will probably be Pink Floyd. lol