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Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE, RYT, mindfulness mama mentor, coaches smart, accomplished, over-stressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over twenty years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices and has taught thousands of people worldwide. Hunter hosts a podcast, Yoga Stories Project, in addition to blogging about the intersection of yoga, mindfulness and parenting at HunterYoga.com.

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Why It’s Okay to “Fail” at Meditation 90% of the Time

“Giving up is the only sure way to fail.” ~Gena Showalter

So you want to meditate.

You can’t help but notice the benefits touted everywhere: clearer mind, more focus, better sleep, better health and happiness. What’s not to want?

But then you try it out. And dang, it’s not easy.

When you sit down on that cushion or chair, your previously normal human brain has turned into a crazy swirl of thoughts.

Did you have this many thoughts before? Isn’t this meditation thing supposed to be about clearing your mind and getting focused?

The next thought that comes to …