Coffeesmurf wrote it very nicely:
"...having constant thoughts of the future/past while trying to do mindfulness meditation doesn't in any way defeat the purpose. In fact, bringing your attention back to whatever you're mindful of - like your breathing - after a distracting thought is what mindfulness is all about. Just gently note whatever distracted you and return your attention to the object of your mindfulness. You can do the same with feelings or sensations in your body. If my thoughts starts to wander to worrying about the past, I'll just gently note "ah - remembering" and return to observe my breathing. If I get the thought that the meditation session is boring, I'll just note "ah - judging" and return.. etc. etc. etc."
I'm sure, there must be many Buddhist groups in the US. Why don't you attend some of their meditation retreats? As to me, this is the best way to get much deeper into mindfulness fairly fast.
E. Tolle can talk and write about it very nicely and eloquently, similarly as J. Krishnamurti in his time. But is just a theory. Buddhists would teach you, how to put these wonderful ideas into practice.
Merrick
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