Unable to develop Samadhi despite good concentration

[u/Legitimate-Way-8082]

So basically I spent the first few years of my practice focused on developing strong concentration and overcoming mind wandering. I would continuously nail my attention to a point in Anapanasati. I've reached that goal but am realizing it's a dead end. Now I'm learning that truly "strong" concentration (where things really start to open up) isn't that strong at all. It is something like an effortless deepening unification around the object rather than externally forcing your mind to stay on the object.

I've only ever reached this next level by accident. I am truly at a loss for how to guide my practice in this direction.

Has anyone experienced this dillema? All my instincts are to focus focus focus but I feel I should be letting go of the wheel somehow.

Advice is greatly appreciated.

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