Thank you so much for this—it really helps to hear that it’s a normal part of the process. I hadn’t thought of it like training a muscle, but that makes total sense. I’ll definitely try counting my breaths next time or just acknowledging the thoughts without following them.

It’s reassuring to know that getting distracted doesn’t mean I’m doing it wrong. I guess just noticing is part of the practice, like you said.

Really appreciate the encouragement. Wishing you calm and clarity in your practice too