What do you think about during meditation? Is it somewhat like prayer (self-reflection).

Allison U.
I start off with some reflection but even that's too distracting so I focus on the breathe, in and out, nothing more. Every time I notice my mind drifting I note it, thought, distraction, feeling/body sensation and then continue breathing
Thomas X.
I think about whatever happens to pass through my mind. I let my thoughts free flow and often deep memories appear out of thin air for me to self reflect on.
Valmira E.
My mind wanders. I think about things I have to do, I get ideas for things I wasn't even trying to think about. I try to focus on breathing in and out, but I'm somehow unable to clear my mind.
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Gene E.
Somewhat. Check out the Waking Up app and their meditation program. It was designed by Sam Harris, a neuroscientist. For a less Zen and more relaxed meditation course, 10% Happier is good too, but I prefer Waking Up.
Clara B.
It’s not what I think about during meditation. It’s how I feel. I’m trying to collect and then push away the thoughts as they come. To give myself a mental break. To be able to then go back with a fresh focus, or be able to sleep at night. What do I think about? The day, the events, how I felt through the day, and with each thought I visualize them floating away.
Jose Y.
I think about different things, like focusing on my breath, my third eye, the dark and the colours I see. I try to think about what I feel in my body if my mind wanders too far.