Meditation Distractions

Meditation itself is a way to practice the way we deal with distractions.

Methods for Recovery

When you find yourself, estimate how long you have been distracted for, then go back to focusing on your breathing
Deep breaths can help reset focus
Counting
Replace unskillful thoughts (greed, jealousy), with skillfull thoughts (generosity, compassion, wisdom)
- Think the opposite
Remember the purpose of your meditation session
Use them as temporary objects of meditation
- Ask questions like:
  - What is it?
  - How strong is it?
  - How long does it last?
- Forcing such thoughts to go away only makes them harder to get rid of

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