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If your mind wanders and you lose focus, don’t criticize yourself. It is normal for your thoughts to drift away, and all you need to do is gently return to the subject. After some practicing  you will notice that even when your mind strays, there is still a connection to the original thought; we call this free association. The more you practice, the easier it is to maintain focus and the deeper and more profound understandings are. So try to let any frustrations float away, but don’t compel yourself to sit and contemplate if the outside world is too much with you. Try again tomorrow. Pleasure is a vital component to contemplation and meditation. The purpose is to become free, not to chain yourself to the process.