A note from Sean
After I left the monastery I heard a lot of beginner teachings and caught myself thinking, I hope these people are listening. Then I saw that they are invitations for all of us, all the time. The teachings may be the same, but the moment is always new.
Try this today. Tonight, recall one moment today when you learned something, even something small. Notice where you were in your body: shoulders, jaw, belly. Then recall one moment when you shut down or stopped taking something in, and check the same places. Write one line for each, as questions 1 and 2 ask.
Keep going: Focus and Eliminating Distractions and Working with Boredom.
This suits students, trainees, and anyone learning a new skill or changing a habit. If looking back brings up shame about how you learn, go gently. Stop when you need to.
