[creakingstairs]

> I did try to carve out some 10 minutes here and there where I just sat with myself, focused on the moment, and didn't look at my phone

You say you didn't pick up meditation again but what you describe sounds like meditation to me :p

The meditation guide I use always assumes that my mind will be wondering off and gently reminds me to come back to focus, just like you've been doing by yourself!

[civopsec]

You’re correct :) Specifically I meant that I haven’t picked up formal meditation again. Which for me means sitting and walking meditation.

The goal though is of course to practice meditation all the time. And I guess I didn’t do much of that back when I meditated more formally. Maybe that was my biggest mistake? Refer back to my frustration with mind-wandering. My more gentle approach now feels much better. :)