I asked this question of a Buddhist monk in Thailand, on Koh Pangan as a matter of fact and his answer was " Do not fight the distractions but seek to quietly return to your breathing, six seconds intake six seconds out". Doesnt matter how many times you are disturbed by worldly concerns, seek...
three days in the whale? It is utterly impossible that he could have survived such an ordeal so what does it mean?
Love those grammar nazis, so what is your answer fishy, please stun us with your cleverness