Here's a great strategy for working with unpleasant emotional sensations in the body from Phillip Moffitt.

Our attention is habitually drawn to problems. However, we can train ourselves to notice rest and relaxation hiding within our regular routine. Setting aside some time to get more acquainted with what rest feels like in the body can support this exploration.

Put Your Tush to the Cush

"These days, meditation for me is like brushing my teeth."

~ Brad Warner

Beginning, Practice in Stillness, Practice in LifeDaron LarsonFebruary 5, 2012Brad Warner, mundane, strategiesComment

Listen to Music, Hear Your Thoughts

By default, most of us have developed a stunning and sophisticated repertoire for blocking out the world around us. We allocate the bulk of our attention inwardly toward the stories playing out in our minds.