I agree with the other responses you've got, but to make this point explicit: each meditation session is an exercise. Any definition of "success" has to be in t

I agree with the other responses you've got, but to make this point explicit: each meditation session is an exercise. Any definition of "success" has to be in the long term. If you're having a rough day, sitting calmly and breathing is going to help in the moment, of course. But the ongoing practice and its spillover into awareness in daily life is the goal. And, like learning any new skill, you can't necessarily see that development day-to-day, just in retrospect over months. I also posted this the other day, about "failing" at the exercise: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20675811 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20675811