Observing sensations with equanimity brings clarity from "summary" of The Experience of Insight by Joseph Goldstein
When we practice mindfulness meditation, we are training the mind to observe sensations with a sense of equanimity. This means we are cultivating a balanced and non-reactive attitude towards our experiences. By observing sensations without getting caught up in liking or disliking them, we create the conditions for insight to arise. Equanimity allows us to see things as they truly are, without the distortions of our preferences and biases. As we observe sensations with equanimity, we begin to notice the impermanent and unsatisfactory nature of all phenomena. We see how sensations arise and pass away, constantly changing and shifting. This awareness helps us to develop a deeper understanding of the nature of reality...
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