Meditative Story

Finding steadiness and stability — a practice for distracted minds, by Rohan Gunatillake

Feb 8, 2024

Rohan Gunatillake, an expert in meditation, delves into the art of finding steadiness amid life's distractions. He shares personal insights on navigating challenges in maintaining concentration, making meditation accessible for everyone. Rohan introduces three pivotal tools for cultivating a peaceful mind. He also emphasizes the importance of adopting a welcoming perspective in attention, likening it to fishing with hands rather than a net. Tune in for practical techniques that can transform your approach to mindfulness!

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Rohan Gunatillake

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Quick takeaways

The cultural struggle to maintain focus in meditation highlights the need to adapt practices for increased engagement and enjoyment.

Incorporating elements of fun and awareness of pleasant sensations can lead to a steadier mind and a more fulfilling meditation experience.

Deep dives

The Challenge of Concentration in Modern Life

Concentration has become increasingly difficult in today's fast-paced digital environment, where distractions abound. Many individuals struggle to maintain focus on meditation, typically perceiving themselves as failures when their minds wander. This sense of inadequacy arises from a widespread cultural lack of familiarity with true concentration, which is often overshadowed by a well-cultivated ability to be distracted. As traditional meditation techniques developed in more focused cultural contexts, their implementation in a distracted modern setting can feel particularly challenging.

Navigating Distraction: A Guide to Steadiness in Meditation

12min

Embracing a Welcoming Attention

2min

When life pulls us in a million different directions, it’s easy to feel distracted. The harder it is to quiet our minds, the more difficult it can be to find the moments of peace that are so essential to our well–being. In today’s meditation, Rohan guides us through three tools that can help us build our practice of finding steadiness and stability.

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