That moment in meditation where you find stillness. You begin to notice the sensations in your body from the pulsing of your heartbeat, to the sudden swift of air that passes through your nose. Your body is still reflecting the stillness in your mind. Your heartbeat is steady. Your breath is natural. In and out, flowing effortlessly.
Now imagine that you can see the reflection of the moon, the luminous light casting down to a lake, as clear as if you were looking up into the night sky. You can see this reflection clearly when the water is still. This sort of stillness is what you may find when your thoughts begin to settle. Imagine your mind as the water and the moon as your soul.
Wherever you are right now, close your eyes and tune into your natural breath. Begin to imagine your mind as a lake of calm waters. What do you notice when thoughts arise? What sensations do you feel in your body? Notice the pauses between your breath.
PRACTICE:
Inhale fully through your nose. Pause for 3 seconds. Notice the stillness within that pause. Exhale completely out your mouth until you have squeezed that last bit of breath. Pause at the end of your exhale. Begin again.
