6 Easy ways to incorporate daily meditation
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- 29 Sep 2022
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Whenever daily meditation comes up, there’s at least one person who goes, “I cannot meditate.” Well, if you are one of those, who understand the benefits of meditation but cannot seem to commit to it, you have got to read on for the 6 easiest ways to incorporate daily meditation.
First of all, you must know, there is no correct or incorrect way to meditate. However, when you feel you cannot meditate, chances are you aren't comfortable or are probably too hard on yourself. You might have even heard, meditation requires you to silence your thoughts completely. Not, only it is a misconception but it is also an impossible goal to achieve. Meditation is pretty easy, all you need do is be comfortable and simply observe your thoughts.
Understanding Meditation
The best part is, contrary to popular belief you don’t necessarily need to sit cross-legged and repeatedly chant “Om.” You can even meditate, right from your office chair, before you sleep, or even in your car while you’re stuck waiting. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to meditating. However, typically people claim they receive maximum benefits if they meditate for at least 15 minutes twice a day. But, honestly, it’s up to you, you can start anywhere and work your way up to what you find the most beneficial. After all, just a few minutes of meditation is better than no meditation at all.
Incorporating Daily Meditation:
If you have ever tried to incorporate a new habit or a new skill, you might know incorporating a habit takes time along with a little consistency and a lot of patience. The key to incorporating daily meditation is in your first few failed attempts. The fact that you give yourself a few minutes every day to be mindful, makes all the difference. If you want to cultivate a habit, start with just a minute, but try to commit to daily meditation. Of course, you won't notice benefits immediately, it’s like a physical workout; the workout for your mind. You might need a little consistency before you reap the benefits of your labor.
What is meditation?
Daily meditation is nothing but the act of purposely staying mindful and present for a specific period of time. However to understand meditation it is also very important to understand what isn't meditation. Meditation is not an earth-shattering experience of zoning out rather it is simply dedicating a certain amount of time to being as mindful and aware as you can. Contrary to popular belief meditation does not involve pausing your thoughts, the goal is to simply observe the thoughts.
This little practice of staying present a mindful can have a number of benefits for your mental as well as physical health. Just with a little consistency and regularity, meditation can gradually and subtly transform your life. Read More...
