By Pamela Seawell
Rosen Method Bodywork Practitioner

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March 2009 – What does it take to cultivate awareness, attention and acceptance in these trying social and economic times? This is a simple, timely question, but it is not easy to address. For most of us our mind will find the mere mention of this idea uncomfortable and will wander off. Ah, but we can celebrate the mind’s wandering. We can enjoy the idle daydream that takes us away from the present moment and still observe our mindless state!

Once acknowledged in this way, we can use our mind to be curious about what else is present during those precious, if mindless, moments! We can begin to free ourselves from needless suffering at the effect of unconscious, habitual thoughts and feelings. I see this natural human phenomenon as a ready-made opportunity to observe the mind’s behavior and to attend to what our intuitive senses can tell us.

Relaxed observation is the beginning of awareness. To further cultivate the three As of awareness, attention and acceptance in everyday life we must consciously commandeer the workings of our mind, give it quiet direction to pay close attention and deliberately engage our senses in collecting information, impressions and perceptions with openness, non-judgment and compassion.

The primary purpose of focusing on being aware, attentive and accepting is to eliminate unnecessary suffering by cultivating insight into the workings of our mind and the nature of our perceived world. In time, we are better able to manage our mind with intention and compassion.

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Since 1996, Pamela Seawell’s work has focused on transformation, personal growth and development. As a Rosen Method Bodywork Practitioner, she practices Rosen Method in Pleasant Hill and Oakland, CA. The practice of Rosen Method is an expression of Pam’s commitment to unleashing creative expression, vitality and well-being for all people.
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