Thanks Bhante, I'm looking forward to trying this out
metta Jack
"But, Udāyi, let be the past, let be the future, I shall set you forth the Teaching: When there is this this is, with arising of this this arises; when there is not this this is not, with cessation of this this ceases." - Majjhima ii,32
Nanavira Thera's teachings - An existential approach to the Dhamma: http://bit.ly/LDsGHg
Seven Antidotes to Drowsiness: 1. Change one‘s attitude and make meditation more dynamic. 2. Reflect on inspiring passages of the Dhamma. 3. Recite passages aloud. 4. Physical stimulation, including rubbing the ears. 5. Washing one‘s face. 6. Looking at a light. 7. Brisk walking meditation. (from Anguttara Nikaya 7.58)