“Maintain your physical, emotional, and spiritual harmony with the universe by meditating every day. Inhale the precious breath of life. It is your connection to your Higher Power.” ~Louise Hay
Meditation is a stress relief practice that can help balance and calm the mind. Practicing meditation can quiet your mind. The practice of meditation has a spiritual connection that is thousands of years old, but is becoming more widely used today for stress reduction. You can add this practice throughout your day once you learn some basic techniques. It allows you just to spend a few moments in silence, away from the hustle and bustle of the world.
Annoying chatter in your head can keep you stressed. Your brain can get caught in reaction mode and keep you locked in a chronic stress response. A common response to stress is to go over and over a thought, thinking every angle and possible response to a stressful situation. The result is you are still stressed after the mind acrobats you just played out. In short, it’s as if you become addicted to the racing thoughts.
When you live in a chronic level of stress, your body is geared to think that there is a problem or that something is wrong. Yes, in reality there may be problems with money, job or family. Your body’s stress reaction is more intense, allowing your mind to create scenarios that just aren’t true. I call it the “What If” game. The next step is to figure out the way to fix the “What If” scenario, and so on.
So, what are some simple steps to add meditation in your day?
Get Comfortable. Be as relaxed as you can when getting ready for meditation. Sit upright in a comfortable chair and rest your hands in your lap. Allow your mind to be free, letting your thoughts pass through as air in and out of your body. If a thought enters you mind, return to focusing on your breath. I use a technique that I concentrate on the air passing in and out of my nostrils. So as long as you can find a quiet place, you can meditate.
Time it. Start meditating for a short period of time, even as little as two minutes. Gradually add time as you can. The important idea is to make space for your mind to take a breather and stop the stress reaction.
Be Gentle with Yourself. Like anything new, meditation takes time to learn. If a stress thought comes up, allow it to pass through. Your mind may want to hang on to the stressful thought. Just return back to following your breath. There’s no contest or competition. Just be present in the moment and allow your mind to rest.
“Maintain your physical, emotional, and spiritual harmony with the universe by meditating every day. Inhale the precious breath of life. It is your connection to your Higher Power.” ~Louise Hay
Meditation is a stress relief practice that can help balance and calm the mind. Practicing meditation can quiet your mind. The practice of meditation has a spiritual connection that is thousands of years old, but is becoming more widely used today for stress reduction. You can add this practice throughout your day once you learn some basic techniques. It allows you just to spend a few moments in silence, away from the hustle and bustle of the world.
Annoying chatter in your head can keep you stressed. Your brain can get caught in reaction mode and keep you locked in a chronic stress response. A common response to stress is to go over and over a thought, thinking every angle and possible response to a stressful situation. The result is you are still stressed after the mind acrobats you just played out. In short, it’s as if you become addicted to the racing thoughts.
When you live in a chronic level of stress, your body is geared to think that there is a problem or that something is wrong. Yes, in reality there may be problems with money, job or family. Your body’s stress reaction is more intense, allowing your mind to create scenarios that just aren’t true. I call it the “What If” game. The next step is to figure out the way to fix the “What If” scenario, and so on.
So, what are some simple steps to add meditation in your day?
Get Comfortable. Be as relaxed as you can when getting ready for meditation. Sit upright in a comfortable chair and rest your hands in your lap. Allow your mind to be free, letting your thoughts pass through as air in and out of your body. If a thought enters you mind, return to focusing on your breath. I use a technique that I concentrate on the air passing in and out of my nostrils. So as long as you can find a quiet place, you can meditate.
Time it. Start meditating for a short period of time, even as little as two minutes. Gradually add time as you can. The important idea is to make space for your mind to take a breather and stop the stress reaction.
Be Gentle with Yourself. Like anything new, meditation takes time to learn. If a stress thought comes up, allow it to pass through. Your mind may want to hang on to the stressful thought. Just return back to following your breath. There’s no contest or competition. Just be present in the moment and allow your mind to rest.