I think the important thing is this; What is the intent of the thread? So we could start another thread about the improvement over the years or our decline in meditation. This one is clearly about the challenges we have encountered and perhaps how to deal with them. Having said that I leave it to you spirit image to start another thread on progress to spiritual meditation. It is a topic in itself. This topic was not meant to discourage people but just to but rather, to work on solutions to challenges and recognize them.
The intent of my question was not to discourage.
It is remarkable... sometimes I can have a real good meditation other days its pretty routine... Just practicing.
It doesn't appear that the days activities are always a determining factor. I believe there are astrological factors, social factors and environmental factors that can have effects.
I have found that a change of routine often helps. Although I practice kriya and the SRF techniques daily;
I have also found that occasionally adding other techniques I learned years ago and using the 'IAM' technique Amma gave me also is very helpful. asked her about having Paramahansa Yogananda as a Guru and seeing her as well. She merely said: "All the same. All the same!"
