Yogi: I was observing the thoughts and I missed out what was happening around me. Is that okay?

Sayadaw: That’s fine. The present moment has many happenings and you can’t be aware of everything.

Sometimes, we are watching the thoughts and we forget about the physical senses.

Yogi: Isn’t it some wanting that takes me off the breath?

Sayadaw: You can look at the quality of the mind at that moment. It could be grasping or wisdom – which is it? You have to see for yourself.

Yogi: I was relaxed, but was not here.

Sayadaw: You were here, but just with some object other than your breath.