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So I saw a video today where a monk talked about just saying to oneself rising, falling as you breathe in and out. It made me think about my practice and whether counting the breaths was actually hindering me. I thought I'd try something different. I've just sat for twenty minutes trying to focus on the rising and falling of the breath in my belly. Not saying rising or falling, just trying to give the breath my whole attention.

Things somehow seemed calmer and clearer when I finished and I was content to just and be with my practice for many minutes, something I usually struggle to do.

I would appreciate your thoughts and observations.