Meditation is a term that's used to describe a whole range of methods used to transform our everyday awareness. The goal is to help us learn more about our true nature and in the process we bring more stillness and harmony into our lives. When we feel this harmony, we're less likely to suffer from pressure or panic. So meditation can help us deal with our stress and anxiety.
And while the tranquility meditation offers us is a powerful tool, it is also a tool that goes widely un-used. That's because a lot of people are intimidated by meditation. They think it takes years of "monastery training." Or they think you need to have a natural talent for it. But that's not true of meditation at all.
Meditation is actually quite easy to do. Oh sure, to learn and use advanced meditation techniques takes considerable time and practice, but the truth is that you can begin to learn meditation very quickly. And after just a few short, simple sessions, you can begin to enjoy many of the benefits it holds.
When beginning something new, it's always best to have some guidance. That's why I suggest starting out with a meditation class if you can. There are usually some great beginning classes available through your local YMCA or other community organizations. They're a great low-cost way to get started.
And don't forget your library. You'll find many titles about meditation at any well-stocked library. Books have the advantage of giving you great depth on the subject and they can also get you going rather fast. But their disadvantage is that they can only guide you so far and they can't help you make corrections or changes.
Another way to get started meditating is to begin with a CD or DVD. They can actually get you started even faster than a book. You basically jump right into a session with most. Plus they give you more of a total experience because you get more of a feel for meditating right away. Also, you can't beat the portability of an audio CD. You can take it on business trips, vacations, or anywhere you want to go to meditate.
Breathing meditations are the usual first meditations learned by beginners. These are easy to learn and they give you a quick understanding of what meditation feels like. Depending on your desire, you can move into more advanced forms of meditating like full-body meditations or conceptual or emotional meditations. The more time you spend in meditation, the more tranquility you feel.
Mediation has been practiced for a very long time. There are many different approaches and many different versions. And there's sure to be more than one method or technique that will work for you. You'll have to dedicate some time to it and actually give it a try to get any results though. But your time will be rewarded because even the simplest meditation practice can deliver some real anxiety relief. - 16650
And while the tranquility meditation offers us is a powerful tool, it is also a tool that goes widely un-used. That's because a lot of people are intimidated by meditation. They think it takes years of "monastery training." Or they think you need to have a natural talent for it. But that's not true of meditation at all.
Meditation is actually quite easy to do. Oh sure, to learn and use advanced meditation techniques takes considerable time and practice, but the truth is that you can begin to learn meditation very quickly. And after just a few short, simple sessions, you can begin to enjoy many of the benefits it holds.
When beginning something new, it's always best to have some guidance. That's why I suggest starting out with a meditation class if you can. There are usually some great beginning classes available through your local YMCA or other community organizations. They're a great low-cost way to get started.
And don't forget your library. You'll find many titles about meditation at any well-stocked library. Books have the advantage of giving you great depth on the subject and they can also get you going rather fast. But their disadvantage is that they can only guide you so far and they can't help you make corrections or changes.
Another way to get started meditating is to begin with a CD or DVD. They can actually get you started even faster than a book. You basically jump right into a session with most. Plus they give you more of a total experience because you get more of a feel for meditating right away. Also, you can't beat the portability of an audio CD. You can take it on business trips, vacations, or anywhere you want to go to meditate.
Breathing meditations are the usual first meditations learned by beginners. These are easy to learn and they give you a quick understanding of what meditation feels like. Depending on your desire, you can move into more advanced forms of meditating like full-body meditations or conceptual or emotional meditations. The more time you spend in meditation, the more tranquility you feel.
Mediation has been practiced for a very long time. There are many different approaches and many different versions. And there's sure to be more than one method or technique that will work for you. You'll have to dedicate some time to it and actually give it a try to get any results though. But your time will be rewarded because even the simplest meditation practice can deliver some real anxiety relief. - 16650
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