It is beneficial to start with a narrow emphasis when establishing a regular mindfulness routine. It can be intimidating to meditate without a goal, particularly for beginners.
You'd be confused if you wanted to be conscious of anything that comes into your head.
You'd start to think what you should be aware of. Right now, give it a shot. Be conscious of the surroundings. Stop and take notice—be present in the moment and pay attention to what is going on. What went wrong? Probably quite a bit.
You may have heard or seen something in the room or outside. You may have experienced physical stimuli and noticed emotions or emotions on the inside. Much of the time, our brains are awash with a myriad of sensations, causing them to drift all over the world.
Our minds are compared to chattering monkeys hopping from tree branch to tree branch in some Hindu and Buddhist meditation scriptures, which they refer to as "monkey mind." It is feasible, though not fast, to be broadly conscious without a central focal point. And, in the long term, it can be exhausting or even frustrating.
Some meditation traditions teach mindfulness in this way, implying that we should simply sit, open our minds, and be conscious.
This strategy has a lot of influence for some people. However, for the majority of students we meet, particularly those who are just getting started, it is beneficial to have a clear approach to concentrate on, at least at first. The mindfulness tradition has created a concept known as "the anchor" to help with this.
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