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How To Do Simple Meditation
Things to bear in mind when meditating -Mindset Attaining inner harmony through meditation requires a gentle and receptive manner. During meditation, do not force yourself to focus. Just relax and let things flow naturally. When thoughts appear in your mind or when your mind starts to wander, remember that this is natural. Observe your thoughts in a passive manner and gently guide yourself back to your meditation. -Managing discomfort during meditation If you feel any physical discomfort during your meditation, try your best to ignore them. This is just your mind’s way of distracting you from your meditation. But if the discomfort is unbearable, scratch the itch or change your position slightly so that you can return to your meditation. -Managing interruptions during meditation If you are interrupted during your meditation due to emergencies or otherwise, do not jump up to respond immediately. Your body is in a deep state of relaxation and jumping out of this state is akin to getting up immediately from a deep sleep. Instead, give yourself a few moments to respond. -Warning While meditation is a beneficial activity for most if practiced correctly, there are exceptions. If you find meditation unpleasant in anyway, don't do it. Wait a day or two and try again. If you still feel uneasy or find that something is wrong, do not meditate. Always follow what feels right and comfortable for you. Breathing Meditation While there are many forms of meditation out there, I prefer breathing meditation for its simplicity. Ensure that your back is straight and your head is facing forward. Position your hands and feet in a comfortable manner. Before you begin, stretch or sit for a short while to get into the mood for meditation. Once you are ready, close your eyes and focus your attention on your breathing. Breathe as you normally would. Be aware of each breath as you breathe in and out. Be aware of the sound of your breathing. Visualize each breath as it flows through your body and out again. When breathing has become the only thing on your mind you are now ready for breathing meditation. Now as you are breathing, count each breath as it leaves the body. Count ‘one’ in your mind, then as the next breath leaves your body, count ‘two.’ Carry on until you reach the count of ‘four’ before beginning at ‘one’ again. Keep counting your breaths in this manner for the duration of your meditation. -Managing distractions during meditation Whenever you find your mind wandering, look at the thought, acknowledge it and then let it go. After this, gently return to your counting beginning at ‘one’ again and continuing. The aim is to learn to center your attention gently with a minimum of effort. -Returning to the world After you have finished your meditation, sit for awhile with your eyes closed. Slowly allow your mind to grow accustomed to your everyday thoughts once more. The process should be like waking up from a deep sleep. After a few minutes of adjusting, open your eyes slowly and get up. Parting Thoughts There are many forms of meditation with varying degrees of difficulty. For me, breathing meditation is the simplest and the most effective. As an introduction to meditation, this is good enough to create inner harmony for most people. Try it out for a few days to see if it suits you; if it does continue with it. If it makes you uncomfortable for any reason, stop. You may want to consider other forms of meditation out there which may be better suited to you and your needs. Copyright © 2010 Han of Harmony. All rights reserved. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com
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