A few years ago...
Shinon sat cross-legged on the mat in his room, his eyes closed and his breathing slow and steady. His father, Tatsuo, sat beside him, also in meditation. The room was silent except for the soft sounds of their breathing and the gentle rustle of the trees outside.
"Relax your mind, Shinon," Tatsuo's voice broke the silence, "let go of all your worries and concerns."
Shinon took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, trying to release the tension he felt in his body. He struggled to clear his mind as his thoughts kept wandering.
"You're not clearing your mind, son," Tatsuo said, sensing Shinon's frustration. "Focus on your breath and the present moment. Let everything else fade away."
Shinon tried again, closing his eyes and taking a deep breath in through his nose, filling his lungs with air, then slowly exhaling through his mouth. He focused on the sound of his breath, and soon the other thoughts in his mind began to fade.
