Ever wondered how to demystify meditation and make it a seamless part of your life? Then let's find out how.
Meditation, often misunderstood, is a profound practice accessible to all.
Let's demystify it together. Forget about measuring how much time you do it, instead, focus on your breath, the cornerstone of meditation. Imagine success not as minutes or hours but as being fully present in each in-breath and out-breath.
Here's a simple guideline for you: be attentive to one breath, that means when the air is going in and then getting out. Begin again and again, a continuous cycle of mindful breathing. Your posture doesn’t matter as much as most people think, it is enough that you are mindful of whatever position you are in at every given moment. When distractions arise, gently guide your focus back to the breath.
In this challenging and surprising journey, be attentive to your mind's nuances. You will see that you will start to gain Wisdom through this introspective process. That means that you are starting to map what lies within your body and mind – whether it's the tranquility that we enjoy experiencing or the challenges of unpleasant emotional states, each one of these has its distinct characteristics and symptoms.
Why does this matter? Being attuned to your mental landscape makes you more aware of the birth of defilements which are the contaminations of the mind – disturbing your peace. Picture it like a radar for your thoughts. When defilements appear suddenly, your heightened consciousness allows you to recognize them promptly and respond mindfully without being caught, once again in the old habit of reaction and negativity.
Meditation, essentially, is the art of being present in the unfolding moment.
As you embark on this journey, let every breath be a guide, a reminder to be here, now. No need for complex rituals or a deep understanding. Simply breathe, observe, and try again and again not to react to whatever comes up in your body and mind.
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