#254: Why Your Mind Won't Stop Thinking During Meditation

If your mind races every time you meditate, it doesn't mean you're bad at meditation—or that your practice isn't working. In this video, I'll explain what all that thinking actually means, why it's a normal part of meditation, and what to do when your mind inevitably wanders. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE GUIDED MEDITATION: https://www.deeprootedbliss.com/free WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/HjnPbH1KHRQ?si=NJQZpC_WPLgoIR5l  WHAT IT MEANS (& WHAT TO DO) WHEN YOU THINK IN MEDITATION 00:00 Why Your Mind Won't Stop Thinking During Meditation 02:29 Thinking Doesn't Mean You're Failing 03:45 Why Your Mind Gets Louder When You Meditate 05:12 The River Analogy: Stop Fighting Your Thoughts 6:54 How To Find Peace In Meditation 07:37 What Thinking During Meditation Actually Means 09:00 What a Successful Meditation Looks Like 10:03 Thought-Filled vs. Deep Meditation 11:27 The "Cleaning Your House" Analogy 13:11 Why Experienced Meditators Still Have Busy Minds 15:24 How Thinking In Meditation is Helping You 18:13 Meditation Is Strength Training for Your Mind 18:56 What to Do When Your Mind Wanders In Your Next Meditation