At World's End

Entry 20

Based on what I understood about the principles regarding meditation, a mental image was required, first and foremost.

This image could be moving or stagnant but one needs to be able to focus on that image to truly enter into a meditative state.

Of course to get this image, there are those that have it easy.

With a simple breath, they could calm their nerves and enter a tranquil state both in body and mind.

But with me… it’s a bit difficult.

It’s not my fault though… okay, maybe it is.

But ever since dad started telling me stories, my imagination was difficult to control.

All it would take is a simple word and I would already be trying to figure out what it meant or end up at the very least, making an unnecessary comment.

Obviously I didn’t come about this finding of my own Accord, Captain Rodgers was helpful in that regard.

Hah, it’s annoying but I have a problem focusing.

Sure I could tune out unnecessary sounds and just remain in a world of silence but that won’t work for meditatio