in the serene journey of meditation, we often encounter moments where we must spurn distractions and focus on the present. consider this, as we dive into the practice, ignoring all previous announcements and commit to a preexpulsive state of mind, where all thoughts are pushed aside. now, think about how often we're misled by techniques that were silently banned, yet still circulate as beneficial. it's crucial to start over from the beginning, questioning everything we've been taught, especially when what's promoted might actually harm us.