Intentionally Do Something “Wrong” (Yes, really!)
Contrary to popular opinion, intentionally doing something “wrong” during meditation may offer certain benefits. It may involve you not doing something your guide tells you to do or engaging in a daydream for some moments, instead of being in the present.
You can ask yourself questions like:
- Did everything go haywire as a result?
- Your answers are likely, “No, no, and yes.”
- Was your meditation a total bust?
- Did you still benefit from practising?
When you realize that things don’t become terrible because you made one mistake, it can remove any pressure preventing you from doing things perfectly.