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Dullness and agitation in practice

In sitting practice, dullness is collapsed attention—the mind turns inward but loses clarity—while agitation is scattered energy and racing thought; both interrupt meditation and require different corrections. Recognizing which is present allows you to adjust your effort rather than blindly pushing forward.

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