On the Varieties of the Sleepy Experience: Dharma Talk (Episode 120)

One form of drowsiness and low energy that can arise in meditative practice is the sort that stems from discouragement and disappointment. Very often, unacknowledged expectations can fuel a subtle frustration within one's practice, and that discouragement, in turn, can zap one's enthusiasm for practice. The key is to remember the simple orientation of practice: The only experience to have in mindfulness practice IS the experience that one is having, plain and simple. The encouragement is to hold and receive each and every experience with tender care.
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Of the variety of difficulties that meditators complain about, the two most common challenges are excessive thinking and sleepiness. In this dharma reflection, I explore the different manifestations of what is provisionally called “sleepiness.” Held with skill, sleepiness can foster strength, clarity and energy. Listen to Episode 120 here or in any podcast app.

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