It can be challenging to find quiet time by myself when I can be calm and introspective. Many people these days almost constantly watch their phones, computers and TVs and keep their mind occupied that way. Thus, we are being bombarded with what is commonly called information overload. This has a tendency to keep the mind in an agitated state. If we want to have a more mindful life, we will need to become more aware of what we expose ourselves to. And we need to be aware of how I am being affected by what I expose myself to.