If you fall off, get back with the breath. Do it with a sense of good humor, because it’s a skill that requires you stick with it for the long haul.

"So make sure you get the basics down. Stay with the breath. Keep the breath comfortable. If you fall off, get back with the breath. Do it all with a sense of good humor, because it’s a skill that requires you stick with it for the long haul. And don’t be discouraged by how much effort it takes, because the results, when they come, are more than worth the effort."

~ Thanissaro Bhikkhu "The Breathing Game"

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