Case: Seeking the Ground

The dullness continues
And so does the pain,
It felt so overwhelming
When I meditated today.

I’ve had such a long run
Of things to be done,
I had to skip my supper
To catch up on my meditation.

It’s so ridiculous
To be so meticulous,
And so confused
About what to do next.

So I pause to do this
And hope for improvements,
I ache all over
And wait for relief.

Meanwhile I cut my finger
On the garbage bin,
And had to delay my supper again
To stop the bleeding.

This endless stream
When will it end?
Thoughts are still flying
As the stew is cooking.

I ought to keep looking
And investigate what’s happening,
But I’m so distracted
My attention has been subtracted.

If I can only break the attraction
And see this distraction,
I can take the right action
To obtain the best outcome.