Before asking yourself what is meditation you might want to
understand what meditation isn’t. It isn’t about zoning out, or
having earth-shattering experiences, or even controlling the mind.
Meditation, as a spiritual practice, is more about working with the
mind and training in awareness. Simply working with the mind leads
to an improved sense of presence, calm, attentiveness, and an
increase in valued human qualities such as empathy and patience. A
lot of things in life are beyond our control, but it’s quite
possible to have greater control over our actions and how we respond
to the situations we find ourselves in.
To do this, we need to cultivate awareness of how the mind works and
the ability to maintain focus. And nothing cultivates awareness
better than meditation does.
Why learn to meditate?
- Sleep better: More shut-eye at night means brighter days
- Stress less: Make room for more happiness
- Mindful meals: No more stress eating
- Reduce pain and heal faster: Relieve pain by changing your mind
- Beat anxiety: Send worries packing
- Smile more: A happy pill, with no side effects
Although there isn’t a right or wrong way to meditate, it’s important to find a practice that meets your needs and complements your personality. One of my favourite ways is MANTRA MEDITATION (click & enjoy 🧘♀️) .