Wanting, Wanting, Not Wanting, Not Caring: Mindful of Our Relationship to Experience

Here's an interesting mindfulness note: when we're awake, whatever we're doing, whether it's seeing or hearing or thinking or feeling, on subtle and not-so-subtle levels we're either enjoying the moment, not enjoying it, or not caring. Generally, if we're enjoying the moment we want it to last (I'm thinking of a delicious meal or a moment of triumph). If we're not enjoying the moment, we can’t wait to get out of it. Being barraged by opposing counsel or a boss comes to mind, as do things like...