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Meditation Techniques & Tips:
" Meditation is a mental discipline by which one attempts to get beyond the 'thinking' mind into a deeper state of relaxation and awareness. Meditation often involves turning attention to a single point of reference."
Wikipedia
Scientists are stunned as new research proves that, "Meditation reduces stress, blood pressure, heart disease, anxiety, increases mental abilities, focus, concentration, longevity, relives emotional problems, reverses aging and a lot more!
- Dr. Herbert Benson of Harvard Medical School
- The Mayo Clinic
- The National Institute of Health
Foreward:
Contrary to what you may have heard, the process of meditation is not to control our minds, as the very nature of the mind is to process thoughts.
The purpose of meditation is to sharpen our focusing ability and to create a feeling of separation between our sense of self and our thoughts and emotions.
Meditation is a pathway to re-gaining a sense of control in guiding our thoughts towards better-feeling ones, which will ultimately affect our emotions and behavior.
Contrary to what you may have heard, the process of meditation is not to control our minds, as the very nature of the mind is to process thoughts.
The purpose of meditation is to sharpen our focusing ability and to create a feeling of separation between our sense of self and our thoughts and emotions.
Meditation is a pathway to re-gaining a sense of control in guiding our thoughts towards better-feeling ones, which will ultimately affect our emotions and behavior.
Here are two meditation techniques:
which formed the foundation of my own practice helping to change my life. With earnest effort and discipline, meditation over time pays huge dividends in the way we feel and think.
Ultimately, it is about becoming aware of our beliefs, our thoughts and the emotions they generate, because only then, can we make a conscious decision to change our minds about what beliefs work towards feeling more harmonious and what is keeping us enslaved to destructive behavior. It is about becoming the creator of our destiny.
Before you begin absorb these few pointers:
Because the mind is not used to the practice of meditation, there may be internal rebellion, even feelings of discomfort. This is very important to remember, as many get frustrated with their inability to rein in the constant flow of thoughts in and out of our consciousness. There are times you will question the validity of what you are doing. This is a normal phase of the practice, as the mind has been allowed for so long to run rampant without any conscious or deliberate input on your part. It is at these times remind yourself, it is the very reason I am "sitting" and learning to be the "Witness".
Do not give up, you will move beyond this.
Establish if possible, a time and very quiet space each day for your practice. Keep the time and location as regular and consistent as possible, as this helps with disciplining the mind to accept this practice as your new behavior.
Especially in the beginning, it is normal for the mind to continuously stray, but the process is to always gently guide your attention back to the practice
Above all - Approach this with a sense of fun !
