Ever noticed how your mental chatter goes on endlessly, jumping from one subject to
another like a monkey jumping from branch to branch, how you can get lost in memories,
create fantasies, or act out dramas? Such is our ‘normal’ state of being. Mindlessness
comes in many shapes and forms, affecting everything we do, from being unaware of our
feelings to pouring maple syrup on the floor.
But we can actually start watching mindlessness, can even have “mindlessness
awareness” moments. This will lead to mindful awareness, which is essential if we are to
truly relax. In other words, by becoming aware of what challenges us we can wake up to
the present moment. And remember to always take yourself lightly!
BIO
Ed Shapiro has been teaching mindful relaxation – Yoga Nidra – for many years, having
trained in India as a swami. His new book is: THE ART OF MINDFUL RELAXATION,
The Heart of Yoga Nidra. www.edanddebshapiro.com