SEPI: some tricks to stay with the breath (audio)

I find staying with the breath super hard. And so, I would force it.  It works a bit, but not that well. I develop a resistance.

There is sometimes a place for forcing things, but not here. In meditation, forcing the breath is usually successful for that instance, but it doesn't build concentration or  wise effort or wise mindfulness. Forcing is imbued with impatience and reinforces impatience.

So, I've found a way to take a gentler approach:  SEPI

• Stay with the breath (~60%)
• Enjoy the breath (20-30%)
• Play with the breath (~10%)
• Investigate the breath (~10%)

The details of this are on my podcast, episode #3. (about 20 minutes)

https://anchor.fm/nothingisenoughbuddhism/episodes/Episode-3-SEPI-and-tricks-to-stay-with-the-breath-or-learn-more-when-you-fail-ejj2vk/a-a371s5k

UUDR.