Radio Headspace Feel Like You Suck at Meditating?
Jul 17, 2025
If you think you're failing at meditation, think again! The journey is about presence, not perfection. Embrace your wandering mind as a sign of progress. Develop a compassionate mindset towards your thoughts and practice persistence. Self-acceptance is key to cultivating a meaningful meditation experience.
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Meditation Is About Presence
- Meditation isn't about trying to stop your thoughts or achieve a perfect state.
- Its true goal is presence: noticing and observing your mind without judgment.
Rosie's Meditation Frustration
- Rosie recalls initial frustration with her wandering mind in meditation.
- She imagined becoming peaceful but realized meditation is about sitting with mental noise instead.
Practice Noticing Your Mind
- Each time you catch your wandering mind and bring it back, you've completed a meditation rep.
- Embrace curiosity over criticism when noticing your thoughts.