Living in Awareness – Day 22

Don’t think of meditation as a chore. This is not the same as going to the gym to keep your body healthy. Think of this as a treat you give yourself, a treat that is very, very beneficial. It can be your “time out” during the day, the few special moments when you don’t have to think about the bills that need paying, the work that needs to be done, or anything else. It is your time to be still and relaxed. Don’t think you have the time to do that? Try it and you’ll see that when you meditate regularly, the days begin to flow more easily, and you can accomplish everything you want to accomplish and still have this time for yourself. I remember reading once that everyone should meditate at least 20 minutes a day, and if they think they do not have time for it, then they should meditate for an hour. I know this sounds contradictory, but the message behind this simply means: the mind is attempting to tell you that you do not have time, and because of that, and your participation with that, that is the time you need meditation the most.

Don’t give up! Each meditation experience is unique. Just because it doesn’t feel like you expected it to, don’t assume you are doing it wrong, or that it doesn’t work for you. Keep at it; you’ll see the benefits in time, and so will everyone around you!