Of Mice and Meditation

Of Mice and Meditation

During meditation, thoughts enter my mind, stay, and leave, if I don’t dwell on them.

When I give attention to a thought, it lingers and evokes feelings. Something related to the thought or person or incident arises. Once my thought tangles with my attention, it becomes not so easy to let go. I wrestle.

Soon, another thought gangs up and then another and then another…

I become more cautious.

I watch for those thoughts that would attract my attention. I keep some distance. Th...