Be patient with yourself from "summary" of A Beginner's Guide to Meditation by Rod Meade Sperry,Editors of the Shambhala Sun
When starting out on the path of meditation, it's important to remember that it's a practice that takes time to develop. Just as you wouldn't expect to become a skilled musician or athlete overnight, you shouldn't expect to master meditation immediately. It's a process that requires patience and dedication. Meditation is not about achieving a specific goal or reaching a certain state of mind; it's about being present and accepting whatever arises in the moment. This means that there will be times when your mind is filled with distractions, when you feel restless or agitated, or when you simply don't feel like meditating at all. ...
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