Minds like to run with stuff

“In fact, let’s tune in to what I imagine is happening in Dan’s mind right now.
Jeff’s meditation is too long. What were we thinking? I’m losing my rugged good looks. Bianca always looks perfect—why is that? Maybe I am aging more quickly. What’s that smell? Gas leak!

This is what minds do. They like to run with stuff. It’s actually quite entertaining. The trick with this meditation is to good-naturedly let all that material be the background.”

Excerpt From: Dan Harris. “Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics.”