Q: Why do I feel so restless and frustrated when I try to meditate? Am I doing something wrong?
A: You’re not failing at meditation—here’s what’s really going on.
Let's get real: Most of the time, the spiritual path doesn’t feel like an endless, orgasmic experience of enlightened love and bliss.
Sometimes … it's more like trying to meditate while sitting on a cactus – prickly, uncomfortable, and urging you to question all of the choices you’ve ever made in your life. 😮💨
But guess what? That's totally normal, and you're not alone if you’ve ever felt this way.
Today, I want to talk about one of the most common spiritual challenges and offer an insight that might help you navigate this prickly experience. 🌵
So, buckle up friend – we're troubleshooting!
The "I Can't Stick to My Practice" Blues
You know your meditation cushion that's gathering dust in the corner? Yeah, I see you (and it.)
Consistency is the top struggle I see with my students. Every week I’m talking to at least one student who is struggling with this! 👩🔧
The Fix: Instead of seeing your practice as another task on your to-do list, or (even more common) getting hung up on the philosophical purpose of meditation... reframe the time you set aside to do it as an opportunity to reconnect with yourself.
It's not that meditating is "too hard."
You likely understand EXACTLY how much it could benefit you.
You're dodging it because sitting still with yourself for 10 minutes feels like being trapped in a room with someone you've been avoiding for years—YOURSELF.
Here's the truth.
You let your meditation cushion collect dust because ignoring yourself has become your habitual mode of existence: you're so busy running from meeting to meeting, scrolling through social media, or listening to a new podcast that you've completely lost the ability to just be with yourself.
So here's what you're going to do.
For the next 30 days, you're going to park yourself on that cushion for 10 minutes.
No fancy techniques, no life-changing expectations.
And you're just gonna sit there and hang out with yourself.
Notice the thoughts you usually shove aside; feel the emotions you typically drown in busyness.
It might be uncomfortable as hell, but guess what? That's the point.
Stop hiding behind the idea that you're "bad at meditation."
You're not bad at meditation, you're bad at giving yourself the time and attention you desperately need and deserve.
Meditation isn't failing you; you're failing yourself by treating alone time like it's a punishment.
For the next 30 days, it's not about reaching enlightenment or becoming a zen master; it's about finally showing up for yourself.
So quit making excuses and start making time.
Your neglected self is waiting; and it's got a lot to say.
My dear email reader, if you take one thing away from this post, I hope it's this:
THIS CHALLENGE IS PART OF THE PATH.
It's not evidence of your unworthiness. It's not proof that you’re “doing it wrong.”
It's an invitation to develop a deep, rich relationship with your perfectly imperfect human experience.
The very act of showing up, day after day, even when it's hard – especially when it's hard – is the practice.
So, the next time you're feeling stuck, doubtful, or resistant, take a deep breath and remind yourself: this too is part of the journey.
You're exactly where you need to be.
Keep going and remember – I'm rooting for you!
And I have BEEN you (and often still am!)
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