have i been making mistaked too long. part 2

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To meditate is to let the mind do whatever it wants to do without reacting, but clearly observing it - sounds easy, but it isnt.

Sit on a sofa or on a chair, or simply lay down on the floor. Close your eyes gently, and softly bring your attention to the in and out breath, whether it be at the nostrils or the abdomen going up and down.

Let the breath happen naturally, do not change it or force it, simply feel the PHYSICAL SENSATIONS of breathing in and out, you do not need to do anything for it to happen.

Your may find lots of thoughts and agitation, that is normal, simply let go of trying to control what you feel or think, but refocus your attention on your breathing again.

You may set a timer for 5-10 mins or longer, or simply do this for a while until you are done.

Try to think of this like training a small puppy - every time it wanders away into thoughts of future or past, or anything else, simply bring it gently to the breath again, with patience and persistence.