10 Quotes by Adam Dacey

We can have a calm connection with our practice if we appreciate that mindful meditation is the cause of inner peace. Through not expecting immediate results and having confidence in the methods, our mind will naturally open and relax. When we create the causes of inner peace, the effects will ripen naturally in their own time.

The essential point of finding a relaxed posture is to be able to sit in a position that is comfortable enough, so while staying awake and alert, you can almost forget about your body.

When we are practising mindful meditation, we need to be aware of our mind when it gets overexcited due to distractions, and when it becomes dull and starts to fall asleep. Excitement and mental dullness take our attention away from the present moment and have a significant part to play in the stress and anxiety that arises in our life.

Feeling that we do not have the time to practise may mean that our wish to train the mind is not yet strong enough.

We can increase our wish to practise by reflecting on the significant benefits of training for both ourselves and others.

We cultivate confidence by engaging in creative, simple and brief mindful meditations.

Just watching our thoughts in a relaxed way for a few moments each day will make a positive impression on our mind and start to provide us with an objective viewpoint for observing our life.

The practise of mindful listening helps us to meet our mind, wherever it may currently be. Gradually, gently and authentically, we bring our attention to the present moment.

When we engage in any mindful practice, it is helpful to appreci- ate that as well as practising for the person who we are now, we are also sowing seeds for future peaceful experiences.