We can't predict our future mental states or how we'll think or feel because we can't predict the events and experiences that will create those thoughts and feelings.  

Because of this uncertainty, it is unwise to rely on a single meditation practice, however cosy and comfortable, or even a tiny selection that gives us what we need right now.  

Meditation is mental training. When we meditate, we build our inner resilience. To do that, we need to grow our repertoire of practices. We then extend our skills to meet future adversities.   

When adversity arises, we can then trial and error through our repertoire of practices to find the one that returns our minds to the clarity and focus we need to cope and make the best choices.  

I call this a meditation toolbox.   

Speaking to other experienced meditators about this, they also have a variety of techniques and use them to help them in a wide variety of situations. Then, when a new complex experience arises, we can select which tool to use to get our mind on our side and make the best of it.

I discuss this in this meditation class and teach some practices that will help you to build your meditation toolkit.