Why is meditation so difficult?

[omcasey]

.
I believe the original poster - years ago now - is referring to the practice of meditation. 

In the practice, on the way in toward the meditative state lays 'pratyahara' ( deep relaxation. peace ), this is the area many find difficultly in breeching. And rightly so when experiencing a world which acknowledges, incentivizes, accepts only those high beta waves. In high beta deep relaxation is not possible. In high beta, a lifetime principally lived in high beta it is quite difficult, yes, getting out of high beta. Quite difficult to gear down. Learn how to gear down. Moments, glimpses will provide the way. But regular practice will of course be the key. This means, as many of you/us have, finding a way suitable to where you are. 

The most pleasant way I discovered for myself along the way, is WINDOW GAZING. - gazing in general ( tratak ) is very good but window gazing is exceptionally good.

Notably for a very world-oriented person. Can you see why this might be so?

How many of you gaze? ( do you window gaze?

______________________


Everyone who has commented here in this thread so far, how often do you formally practice?

Do you have a formal space for your practice?
,