Let go of expectations from "summary" of A Beginner's Guide to Meditation by Rod Meade Sperry,Editors of the Shambhala Sun
When we sit down to meditate, it's natural for us to have some expectations about what will happen. We might expect to feel calm and peaceful, or we might expect our minds to be completely quiet. However, these expectations can actually get in the way of our practice. When we hold on to expectations, we create a kind of barrier between ourselves and the present moment. We're so focused on what we think should be happening that we can't fully experience what's actually happening. This can lead to frustration and disappointment, which are not conducive to a peaceful mind. In meditation, our goal is to simply be present with whatever is arising in our experience. This means letting go of any preconceived notions about how our practice should look or f...
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