To conclude this study of our meditation practice, we’d like to draw on some inspiration from Easwaran in this 22-minute video entitled “Tips for Deepening Meditation”. He reminds us that we have a choice at all times to ask: “Shall I do what is pleasing, appealing only to me, or shall I choose to do what will benefit all?” By choosing the latter, this is minimizing distractions.
If you want to watch a shorter section of video, consider watching the first five minutes of the talk, during which Easwaran describes the key to minimizing distractions (0:00 to 5:07).
Easwaran provides a number of tips for minimizing distractions throughout the talk. Which one surprised you the most? Were you reminded of something you’d forgotten?
Please share one thing you’d like to try out this week. We’d love to hear your observations!
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