Because distraction is strong and habits are deep, Dzogchen practitioners often use reminders—both natural and intentional—to recall awareness throughout the day. Bells and other cues serve as supports for continuity of rigpa.
Dzogchen practice is not separate from daily life. Speech, interactions, and relationships are seen as natural fields for recognizing and embodying awareness.
Emotions are often viewed as obstacles in spiritual practice, but in Dzogchen they are embraced as expressions of awareness. The key is not suppression but recognition.