Do you have a favorite place or time of day to meditate? If the space around you is noisy, do you feel that you can’t meditate? Or maybe you feel that other conditions are necessary to be able to meditate? Do your preferences dictate your experience?Today we’re talking about how preferences can intrude on our ability to be with it all—to be mindful—in our practice and everywhere else.We are continuously striving for comfort—even in our meditation practice. We like what we like. Maybe a certain chair or cushion, a time of day, a space or room. What happens then when conditions change and what we prefer is not available to us?Some of us may go with the flow; and others might say, “This isn’t OK.” I can’t meditate in these conditions.What goes on on the the cushion or chair is also what goes on in our every day lives. The constant wanting comfort; the wanting things to be how we like them.Often we are not even aware of how we strive for comfort and for everything to be just so. It’s automatic unless we begin to be aware and pay attention. So, how do we get to know our preferences? That's what we talk about today and also talk about practicing mindfulness of feeling tone.  As one of my students recently said, “Practicing feeling tone of experience is really powerful; it wakes me up!”I invite you you to recognize your preferences and to be aware of the feeling tone of experience. Then let go and be in the moment with whatever is happening and however it is happening. This week the guided meditation on my Patreon page is a Feeling Tone of Experience meditation. Members can access it under Posts. If you’d like to access the weekly guided meditation become a member by going here or by copying and pasting https://www.patreon.com/yourmindfullife into your browser. Enjoy the show. I’m grateful that you are here and I’m grateful for the people behind the scenes that make the podcast possibleGorgias Romero for original music, audio engineering and production;Bill Rafferty for technical web support; Allie Allen for logo and podcast cover design; and Margaret Haas for announcing the showBe well. Be mindful. SUPPORT THE SHOWFollow or subscribe to the podcast, download the episodes and share them with friends and on social media. Review the podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Become a member via Patreon. Click here to become a member. All members have access to a new guided meditation each week at the member website. That’s www.patreon.com/yourmindfullife.DISCLAIMERThe content in the podcast and on this webpage is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical or health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice and guidance of your health professional. Support the show Thank you for listening!Be well. Be mindful.

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