I fall asleep when I try to meditate. Doesn’t matter what type of meditation, I fall asleep. So I’m now practicing my own form: “Meditative Amusement” (or should I call it “Amusing Meditation” or “Mindful Amusement”?).
Here’s what led me to Amusing Meditation: Jacqui Murray who has an excellent writing blog – Word Dreams (among many other blogs) introduced me to Esther Newton, a British author, who has a weekly writing challenge . . .
This week’s challenge is to write a 20-word story, using the words, ‘fairy’, ‘tomato’, ‘stroppy’, ‘nuzzling’ and ‘astronaut’.
alien Stroppy by j
My 20-word story:
Nuzzling the alien Stroppy, the lonely astronaut watched the tomato-earth rise. Stroppy comforted him. It’s no fairy-tale in space.
Try mindfully amusing yourself – having your own Stroppy is optional.
*”A practice of concentrated focus upon a sound, object, visualization, the breath, movement, or attention itself in order to increase awareness of the present moment, reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance personal and spiritual growth.”
CURIOUS to the MAX 
I see additional “issues” in the future … bravo!! 😀
(For my attention span — I use guided meditation … or guided journeys on retreats … it is so frustrating but I ALWAYS fall asleep during meditation as well — however, for some unknown reason, I manage to awaken at the end.)
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Becca,
I used to do guided meditation for others – it’s the only way I can stay awake is if I’m doing the guiding!
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I’m expecting more about Stroppy in future stories Judy. BTW who knew you were such a wonderful artist!🎷🏇🏼🎥
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Jacqui,
Stroppy is a very compassionate alien and quite comely to boot, don’t you think?
BTW Thanks for the “wonderful” compliment – I’ll try to let it go to my head.
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I used to listen to a Wayne Dyer CD on meditation. I feel asleep immediatedly every time!
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Kathy,
I suspect that we are just one of many who have “slept” with Wayne Dyer!
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Well done!
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Very good 20-word story, Judy. And Jacqui is right: you are an outstanding artist. Your work needs to be shown.
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Chuck,
Thanks for the encouragement! You are too kind … but I love it!
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