Day161

[DealingWithDistraction] 15mins
"All we need to do is to notice when we’re distracted. In the moment we notice, we’re already focused."
I think this is an interesting idea. It coincides with the soft focus idea. 
Still had some #posture problem today. I still think sitting without the pillow under is better, but there were times when I slouched. Now it is better to put my rear back against a pillow so I don’t need to flex my thigh muscle when sitting up straight. 

[Sitting with the mind] 5 mins
"It’s natural to experience some self-pity as we observe the mind, but if we allow it to take root, we may well got lost in that maze."

“Self-pity sometimes is addicting but not very good for us” I can associate myself with that idea. I don’t feel self-pity about thinking or having lots of thoughts. I have self-pity for a wide range of other reasons. But it’s just for my personal addiction. There’s no benefit of thinking that way. It might be hard to do, but I should minimize that as much as possible. Maybe just a tiny bit once in a while.

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