mindset (thanks)

[Guest guest]

Thanks for raising the issue of competitiveness.

It's kind of hard to admit to but I have also been

distracted by this lately. In fact, I haven't been enjoying

the practice as much - I used to find it much more of

a meditative experience. In trying to recapture

that I've tried two things: to locate at the very

front of the class so I can't see anyone else, and to

focus on listening rigorously to my breathing. I still

get distracted, but less so. Good luck and thanks for

bringing this up!