10 minutes

Meditation: 10 minutes
Where: Zafu
When: 6:10 a.m.
How: Passage Meditation ('Twin Verses' from the Buddha, Dhamapada)
Notes: Very early meditation today and I was feeling a bit sleepy, but otherwise very calm and focused.

10 minutes

Meditation: 10 minutes
Where: Zafu
When: 9:10 a.m.
How: Passage Meditation ('Twin Verses' from the Buddha, Dhamapada)
Notes: Not bad today! I spontaneously switched to a different (but not new) passage. Lots of emotional strife in my life at the moment, so I’m surprised that I was able to focus.

10 minutes

Meditation: 10 minutes
Where: Zafu
When: 10:15 a.m.
How: Passage Meditation (Prayer of St. Francis)
Notes: This one was a write-off today. I was in the midst of job-related chaos this morning and couldn’t slow my mind down. In general, it’s been a very ‘pitta’ sort of day.

10 minutes

Meditation: 10 minutes
Where: Zafu
When: 8:40 a.m.
How: Passage Meditation (Prayer of St. Francis)
Notes: Pretty good meditation today, but again I was distracted by the candle. And I didn't even light it this morning! I like the way it smells (berries) and the smooth texture of the wax. Clearly, my mind is looking for thought-fodder (sense-objects, argh!)

10 minutes

Meditation: 10 minutes
Where: Zafu
When: 9:20 a.m.
How: Passage Meditation (Prayer of St. Francis)
Notes: Very distracted this morning; thoughts of the past were intruding and fun flights of fancy. My brain likes to play!

10 minutes

Meditation: 10 minutes
Where: Zafu
When: 9:00 a.m.
How: Passage Meditation (Prayer of St. Francis)
Notes: Ug. Didn’t feel well this morning. I was very sleepy during my meditation.

10 minutes

Meditation: 10 minutes
Where: Zafu
When: 9:10 a.m.
How: Passage Meditation (Prayer of St. Francis)
Notes: Not bad this morning, slightly distracted. I cleaned my altar yesterday, so everything is sparkly and dust-free.