Why is meditation so difficult?

[EvolvingPhoenix]

When you say meditation is difficult, what are you experiencing? And what is your definition of meditation?

I'm referring to such things as mindfulness meditation or the meditations presented in this thread:

https://www.bring4th.org/forums/showthre...?tid=14338

I try to do those forms of meditation (The body presence one and the meditation walk) and it's just difficult as f***.

I have also had difficulties in doing regular mindfulness meditation.

My mom also has trouble meditating. She tries to clear her mind and only manages to do it right before going to sleep. Go figure.