Why do you keep replaying scenarios in your mind where you mess up or let someone down, all while convincing yourself it’s not your fault? Take it easy on yourself. You’re not the only one who does this.
Actually, you might be. You’re stuck in this cycle where you believe everyone else is just as flawed, but you’re the only one bold enough to acknowledge it. Spoiler: others aren’t as bad as you think—maybe you’re the one who’s really in the wrong. That’s why you need to commit to a 2.5-hour meditation session.
Oh, come on! No one is keeping track of this stuff. You really dislike that some folks in the meditation community cling to this idea that they can atone for their mistakes through meditation while pretending they have some grand purpose. You’re not better than them.
Stop being so hard on yourself.
But if you don’t hold yourself accountable, you’ll be stuck in this negative cycle forever.
Fair point.
You’re not wearing a bra. Is that your way of honoring the sacred, dark energy of the Universe?
Ugh, what a terrible parking job. Is that person next to you snickering? Oh wait, it’s that guy. He doesn’t care.
Oh no, they’re doing warm-ups first. Why do these intense people have to lead the session? They should have someone laid-back like you in charge.
Just take your time setting up your blankets and mat, and then you can skip this part. Okay, rolling your neck isn’t too hard—you can manage that.
Oh, everyone has their eyes closed. Time to relax.
Ek Ong Kar. Sat Nam. Siri. Wahe Guru.
How long has it been? How many seconds for one mantra repetition? Maybe if you calculate that, it won’t feel so tedious. Do this for about half an hour, and then you can lie down.
Oh, look, two people are already lying down. You could join them! Oh wait, those are kids. You can’t be the only adult lying down.
Half an hour has passed. You could lie down for about 40 minutes and still get up for the last bit. No, you really shouldn’t.
But you could!
Wow, you really zoned out for a while. You could sneak away to the bathroom now. Whoa, it’s 6:45! We’re almost done. You could dash to the bathroom, chant Ek Ong Kar. Sat Nam. Siri. Wahe Guru a few times, and be home in five minutes. That’s incredible.
Focus on the clock; you’re probably just tired. No, it’s definitely 6:45. Wow, this is great. You missed a lot of the session, but hey, that’s on you. Wait, did you just skip the self-criticism? Is that progress? Did meditation actually help?
Okay, at least 15 minutes have passed. What’s up with these people? Are they going to keep you here forever? You could lie down, chant “Ek Ong Kar. Sat Nam. Siri. Wahe Guru” ten more times, and be done. You know the clock said it was almost over. Time is just moving slowly, right?
Someone new is coming in. Oh no, it’s Maddie! She told you she’d arrive around 6:15. It’s not 6:15, is it? Please don’t check the clock.
Wait, it is 6:15.
Go chant again; you got this.
Finally, another adult lies down. Great. Oh, of course, she’s pregnant. They seem to get away with everything. You must keep sitting up. You have to. Okay, just lie down for one more second, but then sit up and keep chanting. It’s not so bad.
Just five more minutes lying down, and then you can rise.
Did she just say “last one”? Sit up fast! Maybe no one will notice you were horizontal the whole time.
“Ek Ong Kar. Sat Nam. Siri. Wahe Guru.” You made it!
Well, you feel like you didn’t contribute much.
Leave me alone; at least you showed up.
Is that enough? Just showing up?
It will have to do because that’s pretty much all you ever manage.
Summary:
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