Attention focused on the breath redirects your awareness from outside your body to inside it. It is an exercise in controlling the focus of your awareness.
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Count on your beginner's mind to help you through any times when you might feel resistant or self-conscious about your practice.
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With a beginner’s mind, we can all become more fluid in our understanding and thereby pave the way for a more fulfilling and balanced future.
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Sitting for meditation is the classic technique for a reason: Being physically still can help you still your mind.
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As the grounding effect of breath awareness disengages you from the often-overwhelming chatter of the mind, the level at which you think will seem to transcend the noise.
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If your mind wanders, all that means is that you’re alive and your brain is functioning normally, which is great news!
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