Meditation: Breathing

As this meditation progressed, I couldn't help but notice that it was very similar to what we have been doing in class this past week. Because of this similarity, I found it easier to get into a position and get in touch with my breath and bodily senses. I felt relaxed, but had some problems staying focused. The speaker reminded me that it was okay to have your mind wander, but to acknowledge it by saying, "thinking" or "wandering." Something I hope to work on with more practice is the ability to recognize the "wandering" more efficiently. It seems that I can easy go on these trails and be on them for a while before even realizing it. So, I would like to get better at identifying these moments. 

Other than this minor and normal occurrence, the meditation was very soothing. I noticed how my breath tickles my nostrils and chills my chest with each inhalation. I'm finding it to be an interesting experience to be this in tune with my body!