There are times I have a lot of trouble meditating.  I can’t seem to get myself to that ‘no thought’ or ‘no mind’ frame and just can’t fully meditate.

I’m not ADD.  I can focus without force!  I just can’t simply meditate any old time I want.

The very first time I was almost into a totally meditative state a sudden thought came to mind.

Wow.  It takes twice as long to exhale as it does to inhale.  I wonder why that is!

I was so very frustrated.  I was so close!

It took quite a long time before I realized that meditation isn’t always about getting to that empty state.  Sometimes it’s just about relaxing so you can refocus.  Relaxation doesn’t have to be unproductive.  You don’t need two hours in a room thick with incense smoke and soft music.  Maybe you just need a cup of tea and a hot bath.

There’s no wrong way to meditate.  I’ve also found there’s no right way, either.  If you’re determined to meditate – try out different things!

Here is a favorite of mine to listen to while bathing, meditating, relaxing.