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The Concentration Algorithm

With Toby Sola recorded on May 4, 2025.

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Discover a “concentration algorithm” that transforms your practice. Instead of fighting distractions, this approach teaches you to work with them skillfully.

When your concentration wavers, notice what captured your attention, then make that distraction your new meditation object. This process reveals two valuable insights: first, that any sensory experience can serve as a meditation anchor beyond just the breath; and second, it helps you identify which objects your mind naturally gravitates toward, making sustained concentration more accessible in future sessions.

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