Meditation is really a non-doing. It is the only human endeavor I know of being where you already are.
Jon Kabat-ZinnIt's the nature of the mind to drift away. The mind is like the Pacific Ocean, it waves. And mindfulness has been shown to drop underneath the waves. If you drop underneath the agitation in the mind, into your breath deep enough calmness, gentle undulations.
Jon Kabat-ZinnGenerosity is another quality which, like patience, letting go, non-judging, and trust, provides a solid foundation for mindfulness practice.
Jon Kabat-Zinn