I still see myself as an unskilled beginner.
There's no need to force yourself to meditate when you really don't feel up to the task, so it should always be considered as a non obligatory approach.
I've found it exhilarating to a certain point, being focused or relaxed doesn't require much effort for the majority, but being conscious in the sub-conscience of emotions and thought processing can have various moments too.
When a beginner starts having successful attempts, pay close attention to your ego, of course we do like to congratulate ourselves when meditation goes according to plan, try not to become to self-absorbed by your pride which may have some positive/negative emotional attributes.
I've experienced mental and spiritual awareness of being somewhat a natural for having sixth sense visions or third eye experiences while nature is at work in the physical realm, whereby it doesn't necessarily apply to being in a meditative state of mind.
I used to receive some spectacular insights of not only my surroundings, but also other peoples. Although it no longer happens as often as it once did many many moons ago.
Take care & have fun!
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