Meditation comes in stages, first you aim to "not think". Then you realize that's not actually possible and have to get past a wall of frustration. Then you le

Meditation comes in stages, first you aim to "not think". Then you realize that's not actually possible and have to get past a wall of frustration. Then you learn to just peacefully keep trying. Thats when you get to start letting go of your pent up mental baggage. Now that you feel reasonably lighter. You can concentrate more easily and maintain a calm mind while deliberately thinking about specific topics. After you shed that baggage that built up from the last time you meditated.