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Question for March 23, 2014: The Meditation Routine
Medivate — 13 years ago — in Question of the Week
Medivate — 13 years ago — in Question of the Week
Do you ever feel like you meditation practice is a routine chore? Why or why not?
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davidbhayes — 13 years ago — permalinkI certainly sometimes feel like I'm dragging myself onto the cushion. I have a strong commitment to sit everyday, and I take it quite seriously, so that means I'm not always eager to meditate when it comes up.
For me, I think it's really valuable to get in the habit of meditating, as that means you both do it regularly and you don't have to "surprise" yourself with it when you occasionally think you should do it. That may just be how it works for me, though. Once I get over that initial hurdle of "yep, you're doing it" though, any sense of obligation melts and I remember why I endeavor to do it regularly.