Day305: unguided meditation


[Unguided 15mins]
It went pretty well at the beginning. I was able to get into counting my breath well and go through several 10 counts in and out. However, I kind of dozing off fishing during the breathing. I don’t think I fell asleep but I suddenly had to catch myself from falling forward. It happened more than three times I think. I seemed to have some trouble maintaining the focus. 

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