IMS Retreat 2012 Q&A Group A#1 (09:00-10:51)
Yogi: I tried to stay openly aware of everything – I got sleepy and distracted. I switched to wide awareness with an anchor object like my feet while walking. It kept me grounded while I was aware of many things.
It also allowed me to notice thoughts like regretting the past and worrying about the future.
Sayadaw: Yes, that’s the model that I would recommend – having an anchor while staying open.
Be clearly aware of one object but still open to all experiences – not plunging into one object to the exclusion of all others.