HI.
I am also a newbie and I have struggled with my mind thinking and thinking when I am trying to meditate. I have found that when I sit to meditate I make a time committment. Then, now matter how much my mind wanders or races or how fidgety I get I tell myself I am sitting for as long as I committed to sitting. I heard someone say one time that you have to teach your body to keep the committments you make to it then it will follow. So, I commit to a time and no matter what my mind is doing I stay sitting. I have found that over time my mind responds to my committment and it settles down and quiets down.
Each person is different and has to find their own way.....I certainly believe you will find yours if you keep seeking.
Good luck
Blessings
Nickie
