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Unifying Body and Mind

 

More often than not, when we get thoughts about our bodies, they are usually related to how much we weigh, how hungry we are, and the pains and aches we are feeling, and it seems that we cannot stop thinking about the body.  On the other hand, there are times when we completely forget about the body, causing us to go through the motions of life while we are totally lost in our thoughts.  When I’m in one of these situations, what I find helpful is the short practice by Tsoknyi Rinpoche, which I found on Lion’s Roar a meditation practice of dropping into the body and our feelings.  Personally, I have found this practice very useful as its simple, practical practice that helps in bridging the divide between our bodies and mind.

Also, another practice that I found helpful is the memories of kindness practice which also helps me bridge the divide between how I feel and my body.



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