Exercise for heightened awareness

A way to increase mindfulness:

Record/note your thoughts -- 1) Do a 15-30 sec observation of your thoughts

                                             2) Capture those thoughts on voice recorder, notepad

                                             3) Reflect on your notes

                                             4) Repeat steps 1-3 until you reach complete awareness

                                             5) Note/sense the duration of your silent mind

Repetition of this exercise will allow you to extend the duration of this awareness and stillness of mind.