If you think meditating is all about being quiet and still, that there is a specific way to meditate, or that there is a “right” way to do it, then I am excited you are here! I used to think the same way, I thought meditating was for other people, who had it more together. Let’s talk about what meditation is and isn’t, different ways to meditate, and finally let’s make it practical- a step by step guide on how to meditate!!
What is meditation?
It is:
There are many different definitions of meditation, but this one explains it best, in my opinion.
a variety of practices that focus on mind and body integration and are used to calm the mind and enhance overall well-being.
National Center for Complimentary and Integrative Health
- bringing your mind to the present moment
- can be for any amount of time- as little as 1 minute, or as long as an hour
- is about just being with no agenda and no goal
It isn’t:
- Meditation isn’t
- sitting perfectly
- being perfect
- a religion
- a quick fix
- about having no thoughts or an empty mind
Different ways to meditate:
There are many different ways to meditate, here are a few!
- Guided meditations
- lots of options, from apps to YouTube
- Join me for a live meditation each week in my Facebook Group
- Body scan meditations
- Meta meditation-also known as Loving-kindness meditation
- Spiritual- every religious group has some form of meditation from Christianity to Hinduism, to Islam. If you are looking for a deeper Spiritual connection, meditation is a great way to find that.
- Focused- using your senses
- counting marbles or beads
- listening to a gong
- counting your breath
- 5-4-3-2-1
- mindful walk
- Movement meditation
- Walking
- Yoga
- Tai Chi
- Gardening
Let’s make it practical:
If something is not practical for our lives, let’s face it- it’s just not going to happen. So, here is the part that is really important! How to make it practical in your life!
- Step 1: Make what you want to do easy!
- start small and have a plan
- I like using an app or guided meditation on YouTube
- find a 5-minute meditation to start
- Step 2: do it at the same time every day & tie it to something that you are already doing
- try right after you wake up or right before you go to bed
- Step 3: If you notice a lot of thoughts coming up during your meditation remember that is completely normal.
- Be aware of them and say something like- that is interesting that I am thinking about work while I am meditating… or imagine your thoughts like a cloud (detaching yourself- you are not your thoughts), watch that cloud float on by…
- Step 4: Be proud of yourself for taking this time for you!
- Step 5: REPEAT daily!
I would love to hear your thoughts on my post on how to meditate! Do you meditate now? Is it something that you are going to try?
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