I have a formal sitting practice again. I credit it to a friend telling me he thought of his practice as a wellness practice, similar to brushing teeth. Also, getting curious about new things manifesting. It's been a dry practice for a very long time.
"Being present" is a synonym for curious awareness. Attention is unfortunately a poor vehicle to do this because it is a filter on awareness, occupied habitually by thoughts. Lots of formal sitting is unlearning this habit.


"Nasty little Buddhist"
Seeking via neuroscience and psychology informed dharma.