Superhumans: The remarkable brain waves of high-level meditators

[Salvijus]

To add a little bit on your question.

I would stay present while reading or listening something "boring" like you say but it still drains energy and makes you feel tired. When you listen to a very mental person it's like a vampire who sucks life out of you, no matter how present you are when you listen to someone who speaks from presence, it gives you life.

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[Consilience]

Trying to force the mind into concentration is a very ineffective strategy. @The Don If you want to learn how to concentrate, The Mind Illuminated is what you need. 

I meditate 2 hours per day atm. Yeah sometimes sessions feel like you're extremely euphoric and mildly tripping. Couldn't imagine what 62,000 accumulated hours of practice are like... 

[Enlightenment]

@The Don How does it feel like? Joyful, open, alert awareness with effortless stability of attention. Sudden unexpected sounds don't startle you as much or at all, high equanimity 

[Egzoset]

On 22/12/2020 at 1:54 AM, The Don said:

...with determination, you can accomplish anything.

Lets just hope the present sense of vulnerability won't get you instrumentalized/victimized in the process.