The Restless Mind

Through meditation I will stop the storm of breath, mental restlessness, and sensory disturbances raging over the lake of my mind. Through prayer and meditation I will harness my will and activity to the right goal.
~Paramahansa Yogananda

This affirmation is from the man who was a great Yoga master and reminds us that even he had to struggle to overcome the restlessness of the mind. All of the great spiritual meditation teachers tell us  that it can be done. Simple concentration techniques such as focusing on the breath can take all of us to the depths of meditation if we use them consistently with intention and energy. The first level obstacles in our way are our own lack of intensity, application, and will power. How miraculous it is that we all have full control over these.