.Meditation Is The Next Best Thing
Meditation is the next best thing I have learned besides Reiki. There are so many types of meditations and so many different styles of meditation. One of the biggest reasons I love meditation is because you can do it from anywhere. Follow me, Let's learn how to meditate.What Is Meditation?
Many of you may be asking yourselves what meditation is, am I correct? There are many different ways to explain what meditation is, but basically, all of them go back to the same answer; meditation is a practice in which individuals use different techniques to train their mind to attention and awareness to overall calm our emotions, gain clarity, and get into a relaxed state.
How To Meditate
Although meditation is a practice that is quite simple; many people especially if you are a beginner ask this question the most. Unfortunately, there aren't any set instructions or rules on how you are supposed to meditate. It mainly depends on your preference and what feels right to you.
Here are some steps to help you get started
- Set aside time to meditate
- Find a meditation on youtube or install a meditation app on your phone and find one that you want to listen to during this time
- Find a comfortable spot to either sit or lay down where you won't be bothered
- Play the meditation and take three deep breathes to help you start relaxing
- Let your body relax as you listen to the meditation
- At first, your mind will wander. Don't get frustrated or overwhelmed
- Keep practicing. You will get better
- Allow whatever you experience happen
Types Of Meditations
There are so many different types of meditations that make up the meditation community. When I first started meditating I did a lot of different themed guided meditations that I found on Youtube to help me get relaxed at the beginning of the meditation and helped my mind stay a little more on track by hearing the voice of someone talking; rather than it wondering. One thing that might help you is having a mantra that you can say to yourself when your mind starts to wander to help it refocused.
As I got better at keeping my mind focus I then moved to music meditations. Youtube also has a lot of these where they are different time lengths like the guided meditations, but instead of listening to someone guiding you through the meditation you set a timer for however long you want to meditate and listen to calming meditation music. This type of meditation is a little tricky at first, but after practicing it for a few days it becomes easier. The thing I found challenging when I first started this type of meditation was that you sit or lay down with your eyes closed, but no one is guiding you on what to do during the meditation, so it makes it seem like you have been doing it for longer than you really have. The thing I like about this meditation is that you can truly allow what you are experiencing to happen. During a guided meditation you may feel overwhelmed if you can't see or imagine what the person is talking about in the meditation. Luckily with this meditation, you don't have anyone telling you what to see or feel. Now that I am pretty far in the meditation journey that I am moving towards what I call silent meditation. With this type of meditation, you just relax and listen to your surrounding. If you do this type of meditation I recommend doing it outside. This meditation is one that you would want to use your mantra because you don't have any music or talking at all.
As I got better at keeping my mind focus I then moved to music meditations. Youtube also has a lot of these where they are different time lengths like the guided meditations, but instead of listening to someone guiding you through the meditation you set a timer for however long you want to meditate and listen to calming meditation music. This type of meditation is a little tricky at first, but after practicing it for a few days it becomes easier. The thing I found challenging when I first started this type of meditation was that you sit or lay down with your eyes closed, but no one is guiding you on what to do during the meditation, so it makes it seem like you have been doing it for longer than you really have. The thing I like about this meditation is that you can truly allow what you are experiencing to happen. During a guided meditation you may feel overwhelmed if you can't see or imagine what the person is talking about in the meditation. Luckily with this meditation, you don't have anyone telling you what to see or feel. Now that I am pretty far in the meditation journey that I am moving towards what I call silent meditation. With this type of meditation, you just relax and listen to your surrounding. If you do this type of meditation I recommend doing it outside. This meditation is one that you would want to use your mantra because you don't have any music or talking at all.
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Meditation is a good way to calm your mind, emotions, and helps you get in a state of peace. I want you to go on youtube or download a meditation app on your phone. I want you to choose meditation and try it for 21 days and see what changes you notice in your life.
You may not always have cell service, but meditation goes wherever you go
Very good advice, Alyssa. :)
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