Hi Gary,

A well written piece. As a life long time (1968), fellow meditator, now 73, I can say with some base I agree with your observations.

I could add simply and humbly, that if in crisis it's ok to attempt the meditation. As you say it may be more of a struggle as mind has decided to take over again. But oddly enough in my many crisis meditation has helped me through. But as you so well know, its different for everyone.

Heres hoping a big part of your current heavy load has listed and that you once again can return to your 'home' inside...

Metta,

Tom