a little runner up question on my brand new noting meditation style: where to aim my focus, and for how long?
I concentrate on the belly, noting 'rising rising rising', and then 'falling falling falling'. Then my breath pauses, and i usually notice my posture 'sitting sitting' or my legs touching the ground 'feeling feeling', 'pain pain' etc.
Then something catches my attention, like some area of my body starting to tingle or vibrate, or some external sound, or the internal buzz in my ear suddenly gaining volume, or some nasty emotion on my chest and in my throat (wich i usually can't name so I note it 'feeling feeling'). I usually keep noting these sensation until the next breath cycle starts.
But now my question is, should I indeed just note these thing just once or twice and return to the breath? Or should I keep noting until the next rising starts? Or should i just keep with these things as long as they are present?
And is it wise to take access concentration into account? I think i had that once or twice (sudden shift feeling more awake, clearer perception, clearer thinking, feeling goooddd). For example I could focus tightly on the breathe alone until i reach access, and then broaden my attention. Good idea?, or should i just leave it to come if it does?
Well thanks, for helping me out already. As you might be able tell, Mrs. doubt is a dear friend of mine ;-)
Cheers,
Noah
P.S. Damn what an inspiring board this is. So valuable, thanks for being here