Meditation
Importance of meditation
Our minds often get the better of us throughout the day. We spend most of our day thinking, and 95% are repetitive thoughts from the day before.
These thoughts can often be negative too, and become the object of our fixation. Ruminating and obsessing over these thoughts can be mentally exhausting, as we are totally out of touch with the present moment and our objective reality. We are spending all day living in our imaginary scenarios within our minds.
Meditation is simply the practice of bringing your attention to something of your choice. It helps to train awareness and attention, and achieve mental and emotional clarity. When the mind gets distracted, you simply bring your awareness back to the object of your focus. Usually it is focusing it on your breath, a body part, a thought or an activity.
Types of meditation
- Mindfulness Meditation: This type of meditation is based on being mindful, or having an increased awareness and acceptance of living in the present moment.
- Spiritual Meditation: This form of meditation is used in various religious contexts, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, to connect with a higher power or spiritual entity.
- Focused Meditation: This involves concentration using any of the five senses.
- Movement Meditation: This is a meditative state achieved through certain movements, such as yoga, tai chi, or walking.
- Mantra Meditation: This type of meditation uses a repetitive sound, word, or phrase to clear the mind.
How can I meditate?
Meditating doesn’t have to be daunting. A simple way to start is by finding somewhere quiet, closing your eyes and taking a few deep breaths. Then, choose an object for your focus (e.g. your breath, a word/phrase or an image). Now, simply keep your gentle focused attention on this object. Your mind will drift off. As soon as you notice it has drifted off, gently bring your attention back to the object.
That’s it! You’ve meditated. That’s how simple it is; there’s no need to complicate it. Don’t worry if you drift off into a day dream, that is very common. Be patient with yourself, and as soon as you notice you have drifted off, gently bring your awareness back to the object you chose.
Start with meditating for 1 minute. Set a timer. Then work your way up daily. Â
Problems that can be alleviated through meditation
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Chronic pain
What can I expect from meditation?
Meditation is a journey of self-discovery and inner peace. You can expect to become more aware of your thoughts and feelings, and less reactive to them. Over time, you may find that meditation helps you feel more balanced, peaceful, and focused.
What are the risks?
It is common to think you are not meditating ‘correctly’ or that it is ‘not working’. This can happen because of unrealistic expectations when going in to meditation. Don’t worry, simply ‘trying’ to meditate IS meditating. Lower your expectations of results and continue to watch your mind. You will improve.
How long before I see results?
Benefits can be felt immediately; you may feel calm and relaxed. You can feel more grounded and present. However, sometimes no change will be felt, and that is okay too. Changes can take weeks of regular practice, especially for long-term changes in mood and stress.
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