Hi Ray Here is one way I can communicate with you..by posting things to my blog. Here are some thoughts/questions from Mingyur Rinpoche youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro4k70dHCL0 Keep calm when your mind is wild! What are qualities of the “awareness” he speaks of? How can we be intentional about gaining awareness? Is it as simple as just meditating? What does pliable mind mean? And how could you describe it in real life? Sky, clouds, river..say more about these.. ..and here is a picture of my horseradish plant you asked to see: