In the hustle and bustle, find your place

We are always accustomed to chasing after information, responding to others, and planning for the future. Our brain is like an endless player, with thoughts stacked one after another, and there are rarely quiet moments. Many people think that meditation is about clearing all thoughts and not thinking about anything. Actually, it's not. Meditation is not about eliminating thoughts, but about learning to see them. There is no need to pursue a profound realm, nor to deliberately search for a quiet meditation room. Sitting by the bed in the morning, leaning back on a chair during lunch break, or before going to bed at night, you can start a few minutes of meditation. Close your eyes and gently focus your attention on your breath. Feel the air flowing in from the nasal cavity, filling the chest cavity, and then slowly exhaling. Trivial things constantly come to mind: unfinished work, tangled conflicts, and regrets about the past. Don't blame yourself for being distracted, don't force your brain to be quiet. Just gently perceive: Oh, I'm starting to think about things again. Then, slowly shift your attention back to breathing. Thoughts flow like clouds in the sky, coming and going, and you are the unchanging sky. You don't have to catch the clouds, nor drive them away, just watch them drift by quietly. The practice of meditation involves the ability to perceive. Between each distraction and return to our senses, we slowly reconcile with ourselves. No longer driven by emotions, no longer bound by chaotic thoughts. When you have this inner peace, it's difficult for external noise to easily disturb you. Meditation is not about escaping from life, but about accumulating strength and returning to life. Settle your body and mind in a brief meditation, and face the three meals a day and the hustle and bustle of the world with this calmness.