How to Train Your Attention and Tame The Wandering Mind
Do you think your mind is too busy or that you can't sit still long enough to meditate? Maybe you feel like you’re trying too hard, expecting that you should feel a certain way (i.e., relaxed instead of stressed and agitated.) If you've had any of these thoughts, you're not alone. When you first start to meditate (and even for seasoned practitioners), your mind can feel like an out of control thought generator, leaving you frustrated and making practice a struggle. The frustration can even lead some to abandon the practice, thus robbing them of the great benefit of sticking with it. When you first begin your mindfulness meditation journey, it is helpful to be aware of at least two common misconceptions to avoid any unnecessary struggle,...
