There are many different ways to practice meditation; it's good to experiment until you find one that seems to suit you.

Some people have a mistaken idea that all thoughts disappear through meditation and we enter a state of blankness. There certainly are times of great tranquility when concentration is strong and we have few, if any, thoughts. But other times, we can be flooded with memories, plans or random thinking. It's important not to blame yourself.

What you learn about pain in formal meditation can help you relate to it in your daily life.

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