<p><a href="http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/10/day-103-im-a-meditation-moron/" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3470" title="Wish I Were Here " src="http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/sunrisemed-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /><strong>On Day 103,</strong></a> I concluded that I must be a meditation moron, as I can never seem to stay awake reap the benefits. </p>

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<p>Since I usually attempt meditation in the evenings, I had the bright and logical idea to regroup and try a morning meditation.  I resolved to try again on Day 114. </p>

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<p>With the sunrise.   </p>

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<p>Sounds lovely and peaceful, doesn't it? </p>

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<p>It <em>was </em>lovely and peaceful.  It truly <em>was.  </em></p>

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<p>For 5 minutes. </p>

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<p>And then the dog started barking.  And I started laughing. </p>

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<p>And when the 5 minute spell was broken, I started thinking about the gazillion things slated for my day.</p>

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<p>Perhaps "scheduled meditation" isn't jiving in my highly scheduled world right now.  I'm o.k. with that.  I'll visit with meditation again in another life season. </p>

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<p>For now, I'll mindfully meditate through yoga and long walks with Little Miss B. </p>

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<p>Here's another thing I learned through my recent reunion with meditation: </p>

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<p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/01/10/day-103-im-a-meditation-moron/" target="_blank"><strong>Meditating/fantasizing about steamy rendezvous in hot tubs is a lot more fun than quieting your mind for 15+ minutes.</strong> </a></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span>Try it.  You'll like it.   </p>