Complete relaxation maintaining alertness has many levels.

[Eva Libre]

Complete relaxation maintaining alertness has many levels. We can relax the body, while remaining alert, not falling asleep, while keeping the body still. We can relax our talking. This gives our jaw, tongue, and voice-box muscles a break. Here we enter the realm of silence. Even though vocally silent, our thinking mind may still be chattering away! Take several slow deep breaths to clear some of the mental chatter. This may not happen right away, but with continuous practice, mental chatter will reduce. Reduce mental chatter by cutting down on stimulants, like caffeine, nicotine, and sugar. Get nourishing sleep. In the hour or so before bedtime, chill. Too much excitement prior to sleep can interrupt sleep. Exercise regularly. All this assists coming home to our natural mind, beyond concepts. The body, speech, and mind are still. We radiate joy, love, and wisdom. Please send prayers and best wishes, and resources when reliable systems are in place to the people of SW Tibet, Dingri area, which was hit by a massive 7.1 earthquake. At least 126 people have died. Many are missing. At least 3,000 homes were destroyed. The winter temperatures are around 0 degrees F. Please also send prayers and best wishes to the people of the Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and other areas burning in Los Angeles, California, where 10,000 homes and structure were burnt to the ground. Nearly a half dozen people and innumerable animals lost their lives. Emaho!

Barry Kerzin