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[–] swagath [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Thank you for your kind words. I've been doing the things you've suggested, and they helped. I usually decide the x before I sit down. x would an event like my mother calling me, or my dog barking. An instantaneous event, not something like my feet starting to hurt.

I read more of Henepola Maharatena Mahathera's Mindfulness in Plain English and it helped. I've taken to reading bits of it now and then, like a Bible. And I realize that only now have I even begun the section on the practical aspects of sitting. So I thank you for your encouragement. My distressed post had to be made, and I'm glad that you responded and helped me. My resolve is now renewed.

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[–] mindful 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Glad i could be of some help. Mindfulness in Plain English is such a great read. I think i'll have to go back to it myself as i'm struggling with my practice as well.

Have you gone through the whole book by now? How is the practice going?

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[–] swagath [S] ago 

I used to go back to the book everytime I found myself wavering, so I'm only around 1/3rd of the way through. My practice is going really well! I started a new 30-day sit with @Pinyaka. Why don't you join us?