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The goal of the 1-21 mind management meditation is to count up to 21 breaths without thinking of anything else--without any thoughts entering the mind except for breath counting.
- Sit quietly and begin to count your breaths with an inhalation/exhalation being one count.
- As soon as a thought enters your mind during the count, it means you have lost the contest with your mind and must therefore begin counting again.
- Do not be become discouraged if you only get to the fourth or fifth breath count before your mind wanders and thoughts enter. This is typical for most people. Be both patient and kind with yourself.
- When you realize you are thinking thoughts, simply acknowledge that this has happened and start the count over begininng at one. With practice you will be able to count more breaths before thoughts emerge.
-Victor M Parachin, Sit a Bit
- Sit quietly and begin to count your breaths with an inhalation/exhalation being one count.
- As soon as a thought enters your mind during the count, it means you have lost the contest with your mind and must therefore begin counting again.
- Do not be become discouraged if you only get to the fourth or fifth breath count before your mind wanders and thoughts enter. This is typical for most people. Be both patient and kind with yourself.
- When you realize you are thinking thoughts, simply acknowledge that this has happened and start the count over begininng at one. With practice you will be able to count more breaths before thoughts emerge.
-Victor M Parachin, Sit a Bit
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