Coping primarily happens in the present moment and when we are singularly focused. Learning how to tend to your mind so that you can hold this present-orientated focus is fundamental. It starts with a simple recipe called “Sit your Mind”:
~ Mind thinks ~
~ Thinking is noticed ~
~ Neutrality is applied like a salve ~
~ Mind is brought back to singular focus (forthcoming ingredient) ~
~ Space between (grows with continued use) ~
~ Mind thinks (see the loop?) ~
If persistently done for a period of time, a mind muscle is developed and strengthened. The mind is less and less wondering, reactive and more resilient.
The challenge is to do it continuously with the help of the following ingredients.
