obstacles were too great A journey of a thousand
miles really does begin with a single step. When we
commit to taking that step - in this case, to taking our
seat for even the briefest of times - we can touch the
timeless in any moment. From that all benefit flows,
and from that alone.
When you really look for me,
you will see me instantly -
you will find me in the tiniest house of time.
Kabir
TRY: Sitting for varying lengths of clock time. See
how it affects your practice. Does your concentration
lapse as you sit longer? Do you get hung up in how
much longer you "have" to be present? Does
impatience come up at some point? Does the mind
get reactive or obsessive? Is there restlessness?
Anxiety? Boredom? Time pressure? Sleepiness?
Dullness? If you are new to meditation, are you
finding yourself saying, "This is stupid," or, Am I doing
it right?", or, "Is this all I am supposed to be feeling?"
Do these feelings start right away or do they only
come up after a while? Can you see them as mind
states? Can you observe them without judging them