Actually, the opposite! Being startled means you've drifted off somewhere.
Meditating, you are aware of your surroundings. Example, you are meditating and you hear a car start honking. You acknowledge that you heard it and continue on with your meditation. Startling means you are no long aware. It should be more a gentle nudge, the alarm.
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Meditating, you are aware of your surroundings. Example, you are meditating and you hear a car start honking. You acknowledge that you heard it and continue on with your meditation. Startling means you are no long aware. It should be more a gentle nudge, the alarm.
I was better this morning. Still at 7 minutes!