Sky Gazing

Go outside under a clear sky. Wear a hat. Do this in the morning or afternoon but not at noon. So that shade extends to cover your head. If you are in a climate where the sun is not hot you can do it with the sun at your back. But do not have the sun fall on your face while you do this. You see one of the physical side effects of sky gazing is that the pupils in your eyes may dilate. You do not want a sunburn on your retina. It’s not only very painful but quite dangerous for your vision.

Go out and sit beneath the sky. Sit comfortable in a relaxed manner with your channels in alignment. Smooth your channels when you're sitting. You should be in a high enough place that you can look at the sky without tipping your head way back. You want to be able to see the sky at eye level or maybe just a little bit above. So go on the roof. Go down to the shore. Go up the mountain. Find a place where you can see the sky.

And let your eyes rest on the infinite sky while relaxing. Don't do anything. Let the natural state of mind occur naturally. To become embroiled in a fantasy is a doing – you are following your thoughts. To try to force yourself to stop thinking is a doing – you are suppressing your thoughts. To try to meditate is a doing – you are trying to meditate or you are meditating. Don't do anything. To be distracted is a doing. To single-pointedly focus is a doing. Don't do anything. Sit there and relax.