Sunday Quote: Goal and Technique

The basic practice is to be present, right here.

The goal is also the technique: precisely being in this moment, neither suppressing nor wildly letting go,

but being precisely aware of what you are.

Chögyam Trungpa Rimpoche

About this Blog

Mindfulbalance supports the slow, patient practice of mindfulness meditation, as a way to find balance and meaning in life, reduce stress and develop health and wellbeing. It contains reflections to encourage the practice of meditation as well as occasional posts from psychology, spirituality and the wisdom traditions. The daily posts are prompted by Rilke's advice: "Write about what your everyday life offers you, your sorrows and desires, the thoughts that pass through your mind, and your belief in some kind of beauty". Written in County Laois, Ireland