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i'm currently finding it impossible to meditate due to a nasty ear infection. Wobbly horrible sea sickness! Tried meditating lying down but ended up nodding off. Can't drive, so can't go to class. Oh woe is me, etc.

Before I entered Wobblyworld I was happy if i could sit for 30-40 mins each day at home. I look forward to getting back on the cushion once the antibiotics do their thing. Not managed to meditate at a specific time, just when I got the chance.

At work I've occaisionally meditated during dinner break when i can and look forward to warmer weather when I can take off into the woods and try it there. Managed Mindfulness of Mowing and Mindfulness of Planting a few times recently which has been strangley exhilirating and stopped me getting into a Mindfunk thinking about pointless things.

Regular meditation has really helped my confusion/frustration/anger cycles I used to spiral through, and others say they've noticed how much calmer I am these days.

Any suggestions how to approach the pali canon and suttas from the point of view of a total novice? Dipping in and out doesn't really seem to be the best way for me, unless I'm missing the point?

all the best