Thank you very much for such a clear explanation! The example about engaging in vs observing an argument works great. I've had very little success keeping up

Thank you very much for such a clear explanation! The example about engaging in vs observing an argument works great. I've had very little success keeping up with a meditation schedule and have "seen" some positive result in my anxiety levels when I restart after a broken chain of sessions. It would seem, much like diet and exercise, you have to force yourself for the initial habit-forming phase for meditation to benefit you. All boils down to will power (to keep to the schedules).