Mindful Thoughts: Why is meditation so hard?

This is a new series of discussions in a short podcast style format. In this video, I share my thoughts on why meditation can seem so difficult, even if just trying to meditate a few minutes per day.

Meditation feels like a mental workout. It can be especially challenging to get started and then to stay consistent. On the surface, it appears that meditation is just sitting and recognizing your thoughts... but that is easier said than done.

Do you have a method that helps you to stay consistent in your meditation practice? Do you have other thoughts to add to the discussion? Please comment below, I would love to chat with you!

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Thank you to Rob from Pixabay for the candle lighting video, and to "zambolino" from freesound for the Buddhist gong sound for the intro. Video and gong sound used under Creative Commons license.

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