What do you guys think when you meditate? Doesn’t your mind wander sometimes? Or is it actually the main point of meditation, where we clear our mind completely and focus on the topic?

I tend to wander a lot and bring it back to the present without judgement. Sometimes I can pay attention that I went off other times I cannot control it. As my mental state affects my ability to meditate and I’m still trying to understand myself and try harder

Yes, my mind wanders frequently. When that happens I let the thought go and focus on my breathing or on a Mantra and try again to clear my mind. Some days my mind wanders less than others and those days I feel mentally refreshed.

It depends on the goal of the meditation I am doing at the time. Sometimes I am meditating on a specific topic or goal and I like to let my mind wander enough to capture my thoughts and feelings about that topic without loosing focus of the main goal. There are also times when I am unsure about my feelings or needs in general. At those times I try to empty my mind and let it drift until a specific thought or feeling grabs hold and then I attempt to lightly probe the thoughts and feelings to get a better understanding about myself.

The ultimate goal is to be able to quell all thoughts, but very difficult. Concentrate on your breath and your thoughts. Look at the thought but don’t involve yourself in it. If you just look at it from within, it will disappear and you will find that no more thoughts exist till you are vigilant and observant about them. And there is no topic. The aim is to go beyond the breath and thoughts into the still void of peace.

I try to clear my mind when I meditate. I do have a mantra I repeat every time I notice my mind wandering. Sometimes I repeat it quickly because I am really stressed and I’m trying not to think about anything. Focusing on your breath can be helpful. Pay attention to all sensations, all over your body. Notice how your ankle feels on your left leg.

Noting helps. ie: I’m thinking something, now breathe. .. or I’m feeling something, and breathe. .. the mind will wander, it’s what it does.. and that’s okay.. but rather than try to define the thought or feeling and hold it in mind just note, and move forwards returning to the breath. I think I like guided meditation because I’m listening more than thinking or feeling. The listening occupies that space in me that woukd normally be chattering away. 🙂

It is natural for your mind to wander because it’s not accustomed to meditation yet. During the meditation it is important to acknowledge when your mind wanders and then to turn your mind back to the meditation and to your breathing. With practise, this becomes easier and you’ll soon find that your mind wanders less and you’re able to more fully commit your mind to the meditation.

I try to bring back my attention to my breath, eventually the mind will stop wandering but it will take time to get there.

It’s okay if your mind wanders. Eventually it will wander less but even noticing that your mind is wandering, as if from the outside, is the point of meditation. Keep going!

You would not be human if your mind did not wander. It’s about noticing, acknowledging and returning to focus compassionately not beating yourself up because u did not do it 100 per cent