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I try to be as equanimous as possible, but then after a few minutes, I get so agitated that I have to open my eyes and move.

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Any advice?

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Stop trying.

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The more you try, the less peaceful you will become.

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So you're learning something.

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You're learning that forcing things is a cause of suffering, is a cause of stress, trying to be equanimous.

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You should accept the agitation.

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And once you can accept the agitation, it won't be a cause for you to open your eyes.

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You'll become bored with it, disenchanted with it, and you won't fuss or worry or be concerned by it.

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Learn to meditate on the agitation.

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Learn to meditate on your anger.

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Meditate on your greed.

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Learn to meditate on whatever comes up.

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And you'll find that the hindrances arise less and less.

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And you're able to be more equanimous as a result rather than as a practice.