You're fading out (14/365)

Where: Hudson River Park, Tribeca, NYC
When: Today

The title's kind an inside joke. I had a great aunt who would, when phone conversations started to go in a direction she didn't want them to, say "you're fading out!" and then hang up, so it became a family phrase. I think it's an excellent strategy - I don't see why it only has to apply to phone conversations. There are plenty of in person conversations I'd love to fade out of.

Meditation today was short and scattered. My thoughts had a vise-like grip on my "self", and getting into an observing position was basically impossible. I was surprised by how non-frustrating I found that. Instead of getting all bossy with myself, I just made myself sit for the allotted time, and let things be what they were.