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Simple Meditation Simple Meditation is merely a form of deep relaxation that allows you to distance yourself from everyday events and concentrate on self awareness.
Unfortunately for many people the word meditation conjures up all sorts of weird interpretations so they shy away from it. It isn’t necessary to lie on a bed of nails, go off into a trance or change your religion to experience the joy of meditation.
If you can incorporate
simple meditation into your daily life
you can increase your sense of well-being with a deep and lasting effect Certainly there are several different levels
of meditation and over time you might want to find out more about them. However
to begin with you might like to treat simple meditation as a relaxing exercise, this in itself
is no mean feat, as you will discover when you first start to try it.
To get the best results from your simple meditation you should wear loose clothing, try to find a spot that is quiet and peaceful. Either sit in a comfortable upright position with your head supported, or lay flat on your back. Breathe naturally. and try to relax your body totally. In the early stages of simple meditation it might help if you begin at your head or feet and relax one part of your body at a time, working your way up or down the length of your body. A soft fabric eye mask is good for blotting out light that is sometimes a distracting influence. The length of time spent meditating is entirely up to you but in the beginning half an hour a day would give you a good starting point. At first it might be wise to use a timing devise, especially if you are on a tight schedule, but after a while you should be able to judge timing to within a few minutes either way. ______________ When you feel relaxed and comfortable, try to still the chatter in your mind, as you begin you will be amazed at how much stuff is whirling about in your head. Creating a blank space is very hard, but you will certainly be able to filter out a lot of unnecessary mind speak. Now is a good time to concentrate on some positive thoughts and when your attention wanders off bring it gently back on track. It is just as important to nurture the mind as well as the body, if you don’t feed your body with junk, don’t treat your mind like a rubbish bin. In the bible it says: As a man thinks, so is he. ______________ At this level of simple meditation your thoughts have a very powerful effect, since the sub-conscious mind can’t tell the difference between reality and imagination it will believe whatever you want it to believe Obviously it’s best to use positive thought affirmations to suit your own special circumstances, but here are a few ideas to help you along.
______________ Try to use positive words rather than a negative. For example use: I am totally relaxed. Instead of I am not feeling stressed. Or I am fit and healthy. Rather than I do not feel ill.
Even the use of negative words such as stress, disease etc. can be harmful, as the brain will use them as key words and
concentrate on them. If for example you
have a stressful job, don’t say
Every day I’m coping better with stress
Rather
Every day my workload is becoming easier and
easier
______________
Once you have formed these affirmations for your
simple meditation it is a good idea to repeat them before you go to sleep so they
become embedded in your sub-conscious.
Once you get started you will find this a huge and
fascinating subject, embracing all sorts of cultures and ideas.
All good book shops stock a selection on
meditation, but it might pay to check the library first so that you can decide
what you are looking for. New age shops
are a very good source of information and usually have a good stock of music
especially written for meditation and relaxation. Simple meditation gives you the chance to take time out and re-charge your batteries; it soothes your soul and allows you to find an oasis of tranquility in an otherwise hectic environment. ______________ Do you want to find simple and effective meditation techniques? Here you will find a variety of spiritual tools that can help you find inner happiness. mindfulness meditation techniques.com
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