In Buddhism it's often noted the need to count breaths as a first step to meditation.
Counting the breath is a process by which you inhale, and mentally count, 1, 2, 3, 4... to a count of 10. The goal is to not allow other thoughts to interrupt this thought pattern.
If a thought comes in "i'm hungry," or "what number did I just think?" then we count it a fail and start over.
This control doesn't come from the will or brain alone. It is a product of posture and breathing.
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