The mind is a busy swarm of thoughts and we jump from ideas to emotions to memories as we wake up.
During meditation, you begin to witness how much movement is going on in the mind and how much intense you are living in the present moment. You can learn to watch your thoughts and maybe start to change them. Taking a step back and observing your thoughts instead of identifying with them is the key to meditation.
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As you go deeper into your practice, you will learn to manage your thoughts and eventually understand yourself better.
1. Find your place
Set up a meditation room. Somewhere calm, calm and not too cluttered.
Creating a comfortable atmosphere will help create the right mood for meditation and you can return to the same place to practice.
2. Find time
Choose a time when your mind is calm.
It would be ideal if you wake up in the morning before looking at your phone, computer, or speaking to anyone.
3. Create a routine
Using the same time and place every day creates a space and a routine. Then you can relax more quickly in the practice.
4. Make yourself comfortable
Sit comfortably with your spine upright and your chin slightly pulled down. Make sure you are warm and have a wall or ceiling to support you if necessary.
5. Remember to breathe
Take a deep breath. Regulating your breath helps your mind and body relax.
You could start with five minutes of deep breathing and then slow it down.
6. Don't be attached
Your thoughts will wander, thoughts will jump in. Let them go by. Don't get attached to the thoughts. Approve it and let it happen.
Worrying about thinking too much will make you restless and find it harder to relax.
7. Focus
Focusing your attention on one point helps you focus better.
You can use an image or draw your attention to one of your chakras or even a part of your body like your heart. Keep your eyes closed and focus on your intention as you let your thoughts rest here.
8. Observe
Free yourself from your thoughts. You can focus on one point while watching your thoughts.
See what comes out of it.
9. Meditate
Meditation comes when you reach a state of pure thought. They are mind conscious and so can bear testimony of themselves.
10. Build your practice
You can start practicing ten minutes a day, building your practice as you get used to it and finding more peace of mind. Taking ten minutes to meditate in the morning will give you time, attention, and focus throughout the day.
WHAT IS MEDITATION?
In the chapter entitled 'What is Meditation?’ the author defines meditation as follows:
‘Meditation is a mind that is single-pointedly focused on a virtuous object, and whose function is to make our mind peaceful and calm. Whenever we meditate, we are performing a mental action that will cause us to experience inner peace in the future.’
BENEFITS OF MEDITATION
Meditation has so many benefits because it is the best method for generating positive views and intentions - mental attitudes that cause us to develop a peaceful mind.
Our mind gradually becomes more and more peaceful, and we experience a purer and purer form of happiness
Eventually we will be happy all the time, even in the most difficult circumstances
We create an inner space and clarity that enables us to control our mind regardless of external circumstances
We develop mental equilibrium, a balanced mind that is happy all the time, rather than an unbalanced mind that oscillates between the extremes of excitement and despondency
We are able to eradicate from our mind the delusions that are the causes of all our problems and suffering
We will experience the supreme permanent inner peace of the universe