A Year of Meditation

I realize meditation isn't an endurance sport or a competitive endeavor. All the same, I'm incredibly proud of myself for having the fortitude and persistence and ability to stick to it and reach this goal. WOW. A full year of meditation without missing a day!

Admittedly, some sessions I felt like I was "phoning it in" and doing the bare minimum. Overall, I managed an average of 10 minutes of meditation per session -- some as long as 20 minutes, others as short as 3 minutes.

I've recently found a new favorite series for meditative running. I walk instead of run due to physical limitations. What I enjoy is the coaching aspect of these guided meditations. I've never before been called an athlete, and I get to think of myself that way when listening to my coach.

I'm impressed at how easily I can slip into the habit of meditation now. Like in the waiting room of a doctor's office, or a grocery line, or a traffic jam. Breathe. Feel present. Observe. I have more patience during times of inconvenience.

I've attempted meditation off and on since high school. This year, I found the right teacher for me, Andy Puddicombe, at the right time. I'm grateful.


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