[fiettariaps]

Hey everybody, I'm still here, and I very much appreciate everyone's responses so far. Ngodngam in particular I want to thank for taking the time to type all that all, I'll keep coming back to it. Would you be willing to restate with different wording the point in #1 that you suggest adding to my practice, with maybe a paragraph's-worth of expansion? I want to make sure I understand what your getting at from a couple of angles, if that makes sense.

I was startled but not put off by the topic thread that spun-off from this one, I don't think that's ever happened with any of my threads before. I went in there to get a feel for how the conversation evolved, and it did go over my head quite a bit! I'll visit it again periodically, as I practice more, and assimilate more concepts, knowledge and experience.

The book I'm currently reading through did bring up the point of not getting too lost in a barrage of new information to process, and I kept an eye on it in my practice. My mind is easy to distract and overwhelm, and I feel comfort in not feeling obligated to rush too far ahead before I've manage to work with my busy mind and seeing if a measure of calm will can be cultivated from the basic practicing.

The very best to you all, and thank you for the responses.