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I think I finally "got" it
As I was meditating yesterday, I realized that I wasn't exactly concentrating on my breaths but simply counting them. A slight adjustment in my practice and attitude towards the meditation has produced tremendous effects. I have a feeling that greater experiences are soon to come.
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one must be wary of what is ordinarily regarded as "concentrating" (with power, force & strain)
for the eye to see an object or for the ear to hear a sound is automatic; it does not require concentrating
similarly, when the mind is in a receptive state, it automatically senses the breathing
whilst this is subtle, indeed, the mind is simply noting or "counting" breaths is the more refined practise (which will bring more profound results)
best wishes
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This really hits home with me. Sometimes while meditating, I make myself believe I'm "concentrating" when all I'm really doing is tensing and straining. It's not easy to find the "real" concentration that I'm looking for, but I get glimpses of it in every session and I feel I get closer to it as I practice.