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My preference would be to call meditation relaxation, conscious relaxation, chosen relaxation. These are words that are more universally understood, more comfortable. Constantly working toward the goal of discovering my own ability to reach a state of serenity, I have learned to meditate.
Meditating is actually easier than you might imagine. Most of us have dabbled in meditation by participating in conscious relaxation. Maybe during an exercise class or to manage pain at the dentist or anxiety before a test. We start by paying attention to our breathing. The practical effort to focus completely on our breathing takes our minds away from the "mind clutter" that constantly tries to invade our mind and eliminate feelings that will lead to a time of calm. With repeated effort the goal of clearing your mind, to think of nothing, does occur and the process of meditation takes on its own energy. The result is, and I guarantee this, peace, serenity, calmness, eventually opening yourself to new insights.
Meditating for Life
Too much stress, stress reduction, chill out, let it go, detach, familiar phrases to all of us. Our world is fast, fun and exciting. It is also challenging, trying, demanding and frightening. These two sides of our lives produce stress, emotional reactions, anxiety, worry and anticipation. Our bodies and minds can tolerate only so much of any of these. After a while, each of us reaches a saturation point and the results become uncomfortable at best; for some it may be unbearable, even unendurable.
No magic pill is available to eliminate these feelings. The reality is, as the wise old man said, the answer is inside all of us. To manage these universal concerns we must go inside ourselves. Among the steps we can take is the learning and practicing of meditation.
What to Expect
With time and faith in the commitment to practice frequently, (daily meditating is ideal), during your meditation time you may "leave the moment." A feeling of separation exists where the mind is clear, clean and blank. You will still hear sounds around you, but they will not interfere with your meditation.
Sometimes you may weep -- you may not even be aware of what is making you weep. It is your own emotions having a voice of their own. Sometimes you may feel a smile across your face -- that is contentment showing itself. Sometimes you may fall asleep and awaken truly refreshed.
There is no right or wrong behavior during your meditation. It is your time for you. Everyone deserves this kind of personal attention. This is a self-care activity; loving oneself! Teach it to your children instead of a time-out in their room or corner. Teach it to your friends, family, anyone who will listen. We can share this gift and get back as we give. We are all better because of each person who meditates. The peace and joy felt by those who meditate enters the world for all of us as positive energy. From it the world is a better place. Imagine if we all practiced meditation!
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About The Author:
Without knowing it, I have been meditating for years. I used to sit and daydream. Sometimes I thought I was bored and unmotivated and felt guilty for just sitting and blanking out. What I was actually doing was instinctively replenishing my weary soul. Everyday life is demanding, and if we even attempt to meet all those demands we require self-nurturing behavior to manage.
When I became aware of what I was actually doing, I began to study the concept of meditation. I began to choose to do it on a regular basis. The results were astonishing. I really never worry about things not in my control. I rarely feel anxiety or stress. Instead, I perceive life to be adventurous and complex -- to be enjoyed in every way.
My business as an executive recruiter took me to many offices to meet with various people involved in the companies I would be hiring for. I became aware of how stressful work had become for people. I thought of how great it would be if these people could practice meditation for a brief time during the day. I was/am confident that it would be so beneficial. I then thought about all the areas of life that cause people stress or anxiety. The list is endless. People in these areas can benefit from meditation. That was the "seed" that led to my developing this site. It will change and evolve as we do. The more we use it, the more we will learn and add to the information.
I look forward to your feedback and welcome your participation. My E-mail address is PGMeditate@aol.com.
Patsy Grey; site creator and author |
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