Trials of a Meditating Mind

5 minutes-
I can do it.
Ready
and
Breathe.
In.
Out.
In.
Out.
In.
Ou- Can I really sit here for 5 whole minutes?
That seems so long to be doing nothing.
Focus.
In.
Out
In- Wandering thoughts
Here they go.
Stomach aches
I need breakfast.
Didn't eat enough yesterday
Maybe I should get up and try again tomor-
No.
Focus on the breath.
In.
Out.
Let the thoughts go.
But what about the thoughts about the thoughts?
Or the thoughts about the thoughts about the thoughts?
Or the thoughts about the thoughts abou-
Downward spiral.
Come back.
Has it been 5 minutes yet?
Probably only two.
This isn't working.
Maybe I can write a blog about it.
No.
In- I need to learn to do this.
Out- Others do it.
In- Why can't I?
Out.
In.
Why does my head feel so big all of a sudden?
Cavernous.
Hello ('ello, 'ello, 'ello)
Anyone there? ('ere, 'ere, 'ere)
Remember the breath!
In.
O-
I have other things I need to do right now.
Maybe if I just open my eyes-
No. Stay in the moment.
In- I wonder if I'll make it to the gym today.
Out- not at this pace.
In- so hungry
Need food.
I give up.
6 minutes!