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Meditation
Meditation has been a wonderful technique for me. It has helped me to go deeper into my awareness, to get to know myself better and to see situations from a different perspective. This is why I consider this technique a crucial part of personal development , and here I share with you some basic concepts of this practice.
Most people believe that the practice of meditation can lead to a better quality of life, and for a good reason.
Its frequent practice provides several health benefits such as lowering the heart rate and breathing pattern, getting oxygen distributed more evenly throughout the body, attaining normal blood pressure levels, producing less cortisol (stress hormone) in the adrenal gland, clearing the mind allowing for creativity and other abilities to flourish, improving immune system response, and getting a more positive outlook of life which helps maintain the positive attitude throughout the day.
All of these changes allow for our bodies to repair themselves which reduces stress both, physical and emotional, which enhances our life experience as a whole. This is why meditation should be a part of our daily lives, just as important as eating and sleeping.
However, many find it difficult to grasp at first. This is because we are not used to quiet our minds. It is hard to think about nothing, to leave aside our daily obligations, our concerns and on-going inner chatter for a few moments. Add to this the enormous pressure of living in a fast paced society and you will clearly see why it takes time to master this skill.
You don’t need a class or teacher to learn to meditate. You can learn this practice from a good book, plus your dedication and commitment. An important factor is to be patient with yourself. Once you accept that it will take you some time to master meditation, your mind relaxes and it becomes easier.
While there are a variety of meditation techniques, they are all based in the same principles. Here are the recommended guidelines to start this practice.
Choose a quiet place
Another challenge if you live in a busy city. For some, the early morning hours may work. For others, night time is better after the kids are asleep and the TV is off. Find some quite place where you can be by yourself and with no interruptions for a few minutes.Learn to quiet your mind
Easier said that done, but not impossible.
A good way to start is by choosing a small object –like a pendant- to focus on. Look at its shape, color, size, etc. Just focus on the object and let everything else go. Once you master this, it’ll be easier to close your eyes and think of nothing.
Another method that works is to become the "observer of your thoughts" without engaging in them. Do this every time you notice your thoughts creeping in. Do not fight them. Just watch the narrative going on in your mind as if you were watching a soap opera. Then, let go of the thoughts one by one as they appear.
The practice of meditation can work wonders for your life, thus it must be an integral part of any personal development plan. Your energy levels and your ability to focus will soar. Your overall well-being will improve with frequent practice.Don’t despair if at first you don’t see any major changes. The important thing is to continue this practice. You will know you are making progress when you allow yourself to simply be, without judging and without thinking; just being aware of the present moment and feeling at peace. Your thoughts and emotions take a back seat. You are just living this moment NOW...
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