What is meditation: a word that symbolizes different aspects of a concept. To meditate means to focus, whether it be focusing on a symbol, a word, a visual image or images, a phrase, or something as simple as your very breath.
Why meditate: To be; To remain present; To consider; To Observe; To separate; For Balance
When you meditate you the (I) are focusing on one thing meanwhile all of your thoughts, concerns and feelings are happening in the background. Once you begin this practice you will notice the separation from the (I) or self from thought and feeling. These thoughts and feelings have an energy all on their own. Separating yourself from thoughts and feelings allows you to observe and consider what’s important, now you have a choice where as before it seemed all consuming.
When you begin you will notice what is sometimes referred to as “monkey mind” Taking the time to become still is like standing up on a podium in front of a crowd asking for questions. If you are just beginning then every person/energy in the room will want your attention and will start to shout out to get it. This is a normal and necessary part of the process. This allows you to take notice of what you mind tends to race towards or what feelings come up. These can be eliminated first. Please understand this is a practice and is called such because you must keep practicing. This is cliche but fits perfectly in this case. It is not the destination (silence) it’s the journey (understanding self). I meditate twice a day for 1 hour and still have thoughts come through, it is not total elimination we seek but separation from overpowering thought emotion.
Meditation is like taking a shower. It's a cleansing of mind/spirit/body connection. It allows you to clear out negative thought emotion (body odor), It’s an opportunity to evaluate what needs attention so it can be released (shaving) and it allows you to renew with positive energy (lavender soap.)
Thought emotion is often associated with Waves in the ocean, they flow in and out with no more significance than that of it’s natural state. Its purpose merely being that of flow and nothing more. Another metaphor significant to me and my process of learning this practice is the connection of thought emotion and a breeze. The wind simply blows, flowing in and out, some breezes are light and airy while others blow with a force so hard it cannot be ignored; even when this happens it doesn't mean that it will not simply pass through if we choose to let it. It is this important fact that will help us maintain strength when the winds are the loudest. Remember the wind/thoughts are only important if you agree they are. Be at ease in this truth for it will encapsulate you when the winds seem earnest.
Why meditate: To be; To remain present; To consider; To Observe; To separate; For Balance
When you meditate you the (I) are focusing on one thing meanwhile all of your thoughts, concerns and feelings are happening in the background. Once you begin this practice you will notice the separation from the (I) or self from thought and feeling. These thoughts and feelings have an energy all on their own. Separating yourself from thoughts and feelings allows you to observe and consider what’s important, now you have a choice where as before it seemed all consuming.
When you begin you will notice what is sometimes referred to as “monkey mind” Taking the time to become still is like standing up on a podium in front of a crowd asking for questions. If you are just beginning then every person/energy in the room will want your attention and will start to shout out to get it. This is a normal and necessary part of the process. This allows you to take notice of what you mind tends to race towards or what feelings come up. These can be eliminated first. Please understand this is a practice and is called such because you must keep practicing. This is cliche but fits perfectly in this case. It is not the destination (silence) it’s the journey (understanding self). I meditate twice a day for 1 hour and still have thoughts come through, it is not total elimination we seek but separation from overpowering thought emotion.
Meditation is like taking a shower. It's a cleansing of mind/spirit/body connection. It allows you to clear out negative thought emotion (body odor), It’s an opportunity to evaluate what needs attention so it can be released (shaving) and it allows you to renew with positive energy (lavender soap.)
Thought emotion is often associated with Waves in the ocean, they flow in and out with no more significance than that of it’s natural state. Its purpose merely being that of flow and nothing more. Another metaphor significant to me and my process of learning this practice is the connection of thought emotion and a breeze. The wind simply blows, flowing in and out, some breezes are light and airy while others blow with a force so hard it cannot be ignored; even when this happens it doesn't mean that it will not simply pass through if we choose to let it. It is this important fact that will help us maintain strength when the winds are the loudest. Remember the wind/thoughts are only important if you agree they are. Be at ease in this truth for it will encapsulate you when the winds seem earnest.