How to use meditation

billrobinson — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:42:00 +0000

If you have ever felt the peace that comes over you when you walk in a forest or sat by the ocean then you have felt the same contentment that you will get from meditation.

Meditation is best when you can set some time aside each day to quiet the mind. In today’s society everything is always at hyper speed. Our new way of communicating with internet and smart phones has left little time to just “be”. If you use meditation it gives you the opportunity to slow things down a bit and get in touch with your eternal side of your being.

Initially in meditation, thoughts are slowed down, and eventually, thought stops completely. The height of meditation is a state called Samadhi where the mind is completely merged with worlds of perfect light. Meditation recharges you and helps you get in touch with your inner self. It brings clarity and insight into daily life – you can more easily determine what is really right for you. Meditation makes you happy and bright. It also empowers you to accomplish things in the daily world by connecting you to the power of the universe. Eventually, dedicated meditation practice leads to Enlightenment. The great news is that the benefits of meditation will be experienced right away, beginning with your first meditation session.

Techniques for Meditation
There are many forms of meditation, such as chakra, yantra, and mantra meditation. While the forms of meditation vary, they all use concentration techniques, which help us to stop our thoughts. When the mind is calm, like a lake without any ripples, we experience total peace and empowerment.

Meditation Tips
You may want to set aside a special place in your room that you only use for meditation. Or you can find a place outside that feels good to you. It is important to keep the back straight during meditation, whether you are sitting on the floor or in a chair. Energy flows up the spine, so we try to create a straight pathway for it. Also, it’s a good idea not to eat too much before you meditate, or you will feel heavy and tired.

Many styles of meditation practice exist today. They generally involve focusing on energy centers in the body, concentrating on a picture or image, chanting, or breathing exercises. Regardless of the style, they all share a common goal – to stop thought. When our thoughts stop, we can connect to worlds of light, power, wisdom, and pure consciousness. Try each style and determine which one feels best to you. You may even want to alternate between the techniques from time to time. Whichever approach you choose, you will find that each meditation session brings a little more clarity and power into your life. The most important things are perseverance in your practice and the ability to never judge your meditation. Meditation takes practice, so don’t expect too much too soon. If you find your mind wandering away from your meditation, do not get frustrated. Simply bring your mind gently back to the technique. Trust yourself and believe in the practice.

Benefits of Meditation

billrobinson — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 13:57:00 +0000

Everyone’s life is a series of decisions. Some seemly very small and others are life changing. The decisions you make are influenced by how you feel at the moment of being called upon to make that decision. If you are making a decision while feeling good you can be assured that the result will be better than one based on an ill mood. With that said is obvious that any activity, including meditation that improves your quality of thinking will have a positive effect on your entire life.

It is rare that a great decision is made from anger but it is often that a quiet moment gives birth to a creative thought that can influence your life for all time or at least for the near future. When you add up all of your decisions no matter whether they are big or small they all accumulate to be your life.

This one simple activity can literally change the world. Even if you are not a believer in metaphysical things on the whole there is no denying the benefits of meditation. There are many activities that we are prevented from doing because they either cost too much or take up too much time. The act of meditation costs nothing unless you do not participate and it can take as little as 20 minutes per day. There is also no complicated learning curve.

Just look at all of the positive benefits to meditation:

Spiritual Benefits to Meditation

More meaning and a greater sense of purpose
Feeling more connected to others
More open to love and a higher purpose
Improved intuition
More of a tendency to not be so tightly wound up and let go and go with the flow

Emotional Benefits to Meditation

Often overlooked are the many benefits of meditation that relate to your emotional wellbeing. People who meditate not only experience a reduction in stress; they also report emotional improvements such as:

Increased Confidence
Better reciprocation of love – Giving and Receiving
No more panic attacks
More Positive
A warmer and more open attitude towards others

Psychological Benefits of Meditation

Increased Intelligence
Memory Improvement
Creativity is increased
The ability to think more clearly
Lessen and eliminate depression
Decrease anxiety
More positive outlook towards life
Less irritability and mood swings

Physical Benefits of Meditation

Less muscular tension
Increased feeling of vitality and rejuvenation
Immune system is stronger
Decrease High Blood pressure
Lower Cholesterol levels
Reduce the effects of aging
Better recovery from strenuous exercise
Improved air flow to the lungs