Someone
has rightly said- The rest in meditation is deeper than the deepest sleep that
you can ever have. In today's world where stress catches on faster than the eye
can see or the mind can perceive, meditation is no more a luxury. It is a
necessity. To be unconditionally happy and to have peace of mind, we need to
tap into the power of meditation. The benefits of meditation are manifold. It
is an essential practice for mental hygiene. A calm mind, good concentration,
clarity of perception, improvement in communication, blossoming of skills and
talents, an unshakable inner strength, healing, the ability to connect to an
inner source of energy, relaxation, rejuvenation, and good luck are all natural
results of meditating regularly.
I
am getting involved in lots of meditation workshops and recently have shared
pictures of the same with you guys on Facebook. So I have gathered 8 tips that
will help you in your daily meditation. Let’s have a look at them, one-by-one:
1.
Establish a regular practice- Realize the importance of daily meditation and
fully embrace it mentally and emotionally. Establish a regular practice and
remain patient as meditation grows stronger with repetition. Be flexible
with your time, but make sure you have 15 minutes daily for ‘meeting with me.’
Think about this: how easily we waste 15 minutes per day…what about investing
it in something beneficial?
2.
Begin your day with a short morning meditation- Beginning a day in peace and
silence makes the whole day go better. You will find it very easy to go into
thoughtlessness and feel the vibrations if you get up early in the morning and
meditate.
3.
The breath- Paying attention to the breath is a great way to anchor yourself in
the present moment. Notice your breath streaming in and out. There’s no need to regulate the breath
– just let it be natural.
4.
Thoughts- When you notice thoughts, gently let them go by returning yous focus
to the breath. Don’t try and stop thoughts; this will just make you feel
agitated. Imagine that they are unwelcome visitors at your door: acknowledge
their presence and politely ask them to leave. Then shine the soft light of
your attention on your breath.
5.
Silence- Silence is healing. I know that there are is a lot of ‘meditation
music’ around, but nothing beats simple silence. Otherwise the music or sounds
on the tape just drown out the chatter in your mind. When we sit in silence we
actually get to experience what our mind is doing. There is steadiness and
calmness that comes from sitting in silence. In time outer and inner silence
meet and you come to rest in the moment.
6.
Length- Start with 10 minutes and only sit longer if you feel that that is too
short. Don’t force yourself to meditate longer if you are not ready to do that.
In time you might like to extend your meditation to 25 minutes. That’s a length
that allows you to settle your mind without causing too much stress on your
body. Most importantly, shrug off any ‘shoulds’. Some people enjoy sitting for
an hour at a time. Others find that they can’t sit longer than 10 minutes. Do
what feels right for you!
7.
Meditate with others- You grow fastest when you meditate collectively. When you
gather many lit candles, there is more light. Collective meditation, seminars
result in much longer flow of vibrations. In the company of other
practitioners, you are able to perform much more effectively.
8.
Enjoyment- Most of all it’s important to enjoy meditation. You might like to
try sitting with a hint of a smile. Be kind to yourself. Start sitting just a
little each day. It’s helpful to establish a daily habit.
Remember,
Rome was not built in a day. Similarly it will take time for you to master this
technique. So why delay it further? Start today and enjoy its long lasting
benefits. If you meditate regularly, you’ll know that even a short meditation
in the mornings has the power to improve the way you experience your whole day.
Not only will you feel more peaceful and relaxed, you’ll also be more alert,
feel more positive, and have a greater sense of empathy.
Wish you a happy week ahead.
Lots of Love,
BSR
