The meditator needs to make a clear distinction between the mind and himself in order to progress in the practice of meditation
practice
Close the eyes and focus on a relatively large and stationary object like a building, temple. Try to focus on the object for 2 min
Theory
The meditator needs to make a clear distinction between the mind and himself in order to progress in the practice of meditation.
The meditator needs to realize slowly that s/he is not the mind but s/he is the witness to the mind.
Story
If you feel lockdown is unbearable, take inspiration from the great personality Nelson Mandela. Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 21 years with 19 years of gruelling solitary confinement during apartheid regime of South Africa. Within this period, he suffered loss of his mother and his son. Yet persevered this struggle and later became the first president of democratic South Africa from 1994 to 1999.