Yogi: When there is understanding, the issue dissolves; but when there is clinging, although the mind releases the grip, the issue comes back regularly.

Do I stay with the unpleasant feeling?

Sayadaw: Your job is only to recognize and there is no timeline. Keep doing it over and over again. Keep it up.

Yogi: But there is no learning from that.

Sayadaw: Just keep knowing and also recognize the thought that says ‘I still haven’t learned anything’, and bring that into your field of awareness. That is also what is happening.

We really miss the fact that in our quest for meditation, we’re expecting a result; so, recognize the thought that says ‘I still haven’t learned anything’.