Re:Observer And The Subconscious Mind

Jim Spira wrote:

"What is it that observes? When that which observes also becomes absorbed in what is observed, then that is real meditation."

I'd like to clarify, if I may, that simply being absorbed in the object of observation is not in itself meditation. One can easily be lost in thought without being mindful. True meditation (or mindfulness) - in my opinion - is to be fully present with the object of awareness, while at the same time being free from attachment to any particular desire or outcome.

Perhaps that's what Jim meant in his shorthand statement.

With metta,

Dave Birren

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