Stopping

There's a certain feeling of "stopping" and dropping into meditation that feels very comfortable.  It's not the same as "getting in the zone" or have any bearing on the quality of the mind.  I feel it almost as physical sensation of stopping or ceasing in my chest and limbs.  Often my mind is still unsettled when it occurs.  It's like a precursor to the mind settling.  I'd even liken it to putting a car in gear before you pull out.  You really aren't driving at that point, you've just put it in gear.

It has a nice comfortable feel and is reassuring to feel after not practicing a while.  It's the reassurance that you may be out of practice, but you're not starting from scratch either.

Earlier in my practice it was harder to come by if it even came by at all.  I think now it's like muscle memory an a conditioning of the mind.  You remember how to meditate, even if you are rusty.  If it's been a while since you've meditated, take refuge in that.  It may be hard to get your momentum back, but your body remembers if you've got many hours on the cushion.

Lotus Bud Meditation App

I just completed my first iPhone app Lotus Bud, a meditation app for iPhone on the App Store.  Check it out and leave me feedback at  Lotus Bud's website.