Meditation is not some complicated ritual that only some people are able to do. Rather it is our human birthright for all of us to be able to meditate.
Meditation is not about emptying the mind of all thoughts, rather it is about being able to calm the mind, so that we may be able to become aware of our thoughts.
Think of it like this. When we meditate, it allows our brain waves to slow, so that eventually our mind becomes like a still pond. And within that still pond, we are then able to look into the pond, and see all of our thoughts.
When we become aware of our thoughts, we are then able to see certain things about the way we make choices in our lives, or the way we react to things, and this awareness is powerful. Because this awareness gives us the power to change the thought patterns that hold us back, and allow us to consciously create new ways of thinking and patterning.
When we first begin to meditate, you will encounter a lot of resistance. It may come up in the form of not making time to meditate, feeling frigidity, allowing ourselves to get distracted and giving up before even giving it a fair try! Like anything in life, meditation is a skill that takes time and practice to develop.
Meditation also helps to connect you to your inner knowing. What does that mean? Simple put, meditation helps you to find the answers that you have been searching for within yourself. It can also allow you to have more Joy, energy, vitality, clarity of thought, more patience and a different perspective!
20 Minutes of meditation is equivalent to 4 hours of sleep!
So, why not give it a try?
To get you started here's a simple meditation that everyone can practice:
1.) Try and do this at least 3 times a week for 10 minutes in the morning, and 10 minutes in the evening.
2.) Find a quite spot where you will be distraction free. You can either meditate sitting on the floor (I suggest leaning against the wall sitting on a pillow or folded up blanket) or sitting in a comfortable chair with your arm supported.
3.) You can't meditate lying down! That's called sleeping! The reason we suggest that you sit to meditate is because the top of your head, where your crown chakra is located needs to be in what we call the etheric energies. Don't worry about what all of this is, just sit up to meditate. Trust me, you'll be a lot more successful if you do it this way!
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4.) Now with the palms of your hands facing up, fingers open, close your eyes and begin to breath. In through the nose, out through the mouth. Do this for 3 or 4 deep breaths.
5.) Now place the tip of your tongue just behind your front teeth, where you can feel where the gum and teeth connect.
6.) Not focus on your breath. Breath in for 4 counts, and breath out for 4 counts. When I started doing this in my mind it went something like this, in -2-3-4, out- 2-3-4, and as I did this you'll notice that I would breath in on the in and out on the out.
7.) It's okay if at first it just seems like your counting in and out, because as your practice this, your breathing will naturally become even on the inhalation and exhalation!
8.) You may find that as you do this, your mind may be thinking about other things at the same time! That's ok too!! It just takes time and practice, and you know what? Even the most seasoned meditators still experience this!!! So just keep practicing, and it will get easier!
9.) Avoid giving up! When you get distracted, just bring yourself back to your breath, and I promise, if you do the work on your end, you will notice amazing results!
10 ) Have fun, and enjoy the journey!
Ai-Linn
Ai-Linn Chua is a Registered Nurse, Certified Yoga Instructor, Teacher and Guide in Metaphysics with the Modern Mystery School. She is also a Natural Healing Practitioner and teaches various classes and healing modalities across the GTA through the Modern Mystery School
You can follow Ai-Linn on her blog, Everyday Gratitude - My Adventures Through Life.
The information presented here is not intended to replace professional medical care when needed. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner for disease diagnosis, therapy choice, medicine selection and dosage.
