Shwe Oo Min Dhammasukha Tawya Morning Q&A 2018-01-25 (38:35-40:24)
Sayadaw: Be careful about how much the mind tries to focus to see something clearly.
Yogi: It is fine when I walk, but as soon as I sit and shut my eyes, the energy just shoots up.
Sayadaw: Your mind has created a pattern for itself. Don’t sit with your eyes closed – don’t allow that energy to come.
It’s better if you don’t sit because awareness is just being aware of yourself continuously. Get rid of the idea that you’re meditating.
Just do it casually and know yourself – that’s fine. Don’t give yourself a task.
Yogi: I want to do that, but as soon as I sit…
Sayadaw: Do not shut your eyes – do not do a single thing with your eyes shut.