When the mind drifts into daydreams, clouds overcast its clarity, or it jitters like a squirrel on espresso, Mahamudra has a few playful tricks up its sleeve:

• Anchor in the body’s warmth
Rather than wrestling thoughts, tune into the gentle rise and fall of the breath or the subtle heat behind the heart. Imagine each inhale pouring fuel into a lantern, each exhale dissolving restless sparks. In the same way a phone recharges when plugged in, the body’s own aliveness revives awareness.

• Welcome distractions like old friends
When a tune from yesterday’s playlist barges in, greet it without judgment and let it drift away. Label it “thinking” and then return to open space. No need for stern discipline—simply remind the mind that here, curiosity rules, not critique.

• Brighten dullness with fresh posture
Posture shifts can feel as refreshing as a breeze on a sweltering July afternoon. Lift the chest, soften the belly, let the gaze rest softly ahead. If slumber threatens, deliberate yawn or gently blink until the world takes on fresh colors—much like switching from standard to HDR on a TV screen.

• Soften agitation through spaciousness
Agitation often tightens the chest and shoulders. Visualize the tension melting into wide-open sky. If that feels too abstract, try expanding the exhale: count to four in, six out, as though blowing dandelion seeds across an open field.

• Blend rest and alertness with brief pauses
Take “micro-breaks” every so often: close the practice for a breath or two and imagine placing all thoughts in a tray beside the cushion. Then reopen the session, returning with a sense of novelty—very much like the refresh button on a browser.

In a world buzzing with AI chatbots and 24/7 news cycles, these simple pivots ground the mind in its own natural rhythm. Over time, distraction, dullness, and agitation lose their grip, revealing that effortless clarity Mahamudra calls the “Great Seal.”