mikenz66 wrote:
Well, of course this is a matter of opinion and experience and different teachers and student are likely to have different advice. Personally I don't do one-pointed concentration much. And I've never had a lucid dream or the other specific problems you describe. Of course, everyone has obstacles, but I've not had problems associated with maintaining attention as much as possible when close to sleep.
Mike
Dear Mike,
Mike,your a fortunate man
I realized not a lot of people share the same obstacles which is incredibly frustrating,but Mmm's experience is very similar to mine so i felt compelled to hand her some practical approach that has worked for me.But i don't know if it will work for her perfectly.Ultimately,each of us has to investigate on our own and see what works and what doesn't.Of course i would never object to any one who wants to practice mindfulness of the breath near sleep. If they have no such obstacle then i urge them to practice mindfulness all the time.
Other practical approaches that has helped me deal with this problem is focusing on Sila,Dana,and Virtue.So Mmm,if you deal with this obstacle regularly and it really inhibits you like it inhibits me from meditating,it would be beneficial to focus on Sila(Morality),Dana (Generosity),and Virtue and maybe increase your time on sitting meditation or walking meditation.Or just make use of the precious time your have when your awake.
Metta