A beginner’s guide to meditation
This blog post is dedicated to all of us who don’t meditate, but are somewhat interested in it. I am 10000% sure that you WILL want to meditate once you read the benefits of meditation here, here and here!
Many of us think meditation to be this elusive, erudite thing that we can’t grasp. Sure, there are many aspects of meditation that are complex, but starting it and maintaining the practice of it really isn’t. It just requires a bit of patience and practice.
The benefits are so so worth it.
All right, enough rambling. On to the steps!
1. Set a clear Intention
2. Schedule a time every day
3. Start Small
4. No checking Newsfeeds
5. Find a comfortable seat
6. Close your eyes, breathe Slowly, think of your Intention
7. Your mind will shift, but 'tis OK!
But, you have to train your brain to quiet down and that only comes with time and practice. Every time your mind wanders, just breathe slowly, don’t react or judge the thoughts, and think of your intention. I know, I know..it’s not easy, but I promise you – you can do this! You are the master of your mind.
8. Notice and Adjust as needed
9. Give it time
10. Reflect after your meditation session
11. Meditation isn't torture
Don’t see it as some forceful, hard, difficult thing like SAT practice tests.
12. Commit for the long haul
Hope you enjoyed this post. If you have any thoughts/comments/suggestions/experiences with meditation, please do share!
As always, thank you so much for stopping by and reading.
Namaste
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Trying this now!!! Ooommmm
<3 yay! Let me know how it goes!
Great post
Thank you!
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