Three key things: * viewing a session as a vacation of the mind and giving yourself permission to let go of pressing life matters for a bit * reframing though

Three key things: * viewing a session as a vacation of the mind and giving yourself permission to let go of pressing life matters for a bit * reframing thoughts like "how much time is left?" as being part of the passing mental landscape which can be noted and let go * realizing there are stages in a session, ie settling, concentrating, spreading awareness, watching and such.