[[The point of meditation isn't to stop thinking]], but many who are new to meditation think it is. Then when they sit down to meditate and realize they're lost in thought, a [part](Parts) (usually a [protector](Protectors)) will criticize or shame themselves for being bad at meditation or for doing something wrong. This usually leads to a part of them feeling ashamed and not good enough or zen enough. This is part of why [[It can help to connect with parts when meditating]].