My mind keeps wondering a bit too much these days during meditation. Thank goodness I’m also getting good at reining in. Current helpful imagery: popping bubbles (where did that come from?). #meditation #zen
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@farah I can meditate, plan my future and regret the past all at the same time without losing count of my breaths. Brains are amazing!
@farah What type of meditation?
Right now I'm practicing a type of Zen meditation where you learn to watch the wandering mind instead of trying to get rid of it. The idea is to use awareness as an observer. Once I become aware of the stray thought I pour acceptance into it and it disappears on its own. I then return my awareness to the space inside and around myself.
@Mrfunkedude Nothing specific. Sounds similar to yours, except bringing awareness to the breaths once I notice the wandering. Yours sounds interesting
@farah sounds like basic mindfulness meditation. Which is a great practice on it's own. I still use it occasionally.
If you're interested, I highly recommend an app called "The Way" designed and taught by poet and Zen master Henry Shuckman. My girlfriend and I both sit together every morning and listen and learn.
The first 12 meditations are free but if you tell them you can't pay the sub they'll let you pay what you can for the year.
It's very good and worth it. I payed $30 for the year.
@Mrfunkedude I actually downloaded that after last time you recommended it here! I got sidetracked after 2 sessions. Thanks for reminding me 
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