I know I am not meant to find this funny; but, I also know you understand me. Your description of the tree minutes is so honest it actually made me smile! My Gosh ... you might not have been able to shut your mind, but you sure know what keeps you from making it possible. As for me ... I find that, on some days, I manage to get on with my breathing better than others. On really tricky ones, I reach for my alarm thinking I haven't turned it on, only to find out that only a single minute went by!! Awful!!

What you said you so right though, and to turn the experience more pleasant I should just put some chants on for 5 mins. and try to focus on that instead!

Thank you so very much for these most beautiful quotes you have shared here. Ohh! THANK YOU.
By the way, your post What is the real value of money and how it relates to Maslow's hierarchy of needs is magnificent!

Have a great weekend & all the best for you always :)