Just Count Your Breath

Apparently the sign of success in meditation is not how focused you keep your mind, but the fact that you return your mind to the breath over and over again. And with that I declare myself a successful meditator.

Cartoon Description

A woman with a full mind is trying to meditate, and is expecting too much out of it.

Cartoon Caption

I realize I've only been at it for 5 minutes, but meditation isn't bringing me the peace of mind of mind I was promised.

Cartoon Info

This cartoon was featured in the book, Unlightenment: A Guide to Higher Consciousness for Everyday People by Cathy Thorne