If meditation is practiced by keeping mind in the present..what is the purpose of a dedicated meditation session?

We keep doing it all the day when we focus on our tasks like talking to someone, reading, watching a movie, cooking and so on, we bring our minds to the present moment so we can do the task

So why do we need a dedicated session of meditation having a comfortable posture and focus on our breath ?

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pknein · 46-50, M

Depending on the type of 'meditation'... "keeping the mind in the present" is not the goal of all forms of meditation. But more generally, the purpose of a dedicated session is that ..meditation is difficult. The mind rebels - so we try to optimize the environment so that we have a fighting chance against the monkey mind.

Desolate

Everything else is stressful. Meditation is about clearing your mind and just sitting with nothing but your self reflected thoughts.

AngelKrish · 26-30, M

Good question , like everyone have similar questions in their minds...even i did..
Here in video u will get answers...
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pdockal · 56-60, M

Not even close
Your supposed to focus on your inner self not much else

Spoiledbrat · F

I think it's about clearing your head for a little while.

OogieBoogie · F

Well that's only half of it .
Yes, it's about being present .
....but being present in the stillness.

Being present to the impacts of the outside world is Often reactionary .

The point of mediation is to help one let go ones damage or blocks and become clear enough to become actionary instead .

Or so I understand .🤷

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