5 Tips for Meaningful Meditation
Are you getting all you can out of your meditation? Is it meaningful meditation?
Turn Your Meditation into Meaningful Meditation
By Harper Harmon
For some, meditation is the way to calm nerves or relax after a tense situation. For others, it is a way to let go of the temporal things of the world even if just for a few moments. No matter what meditation is used for, it is an important aspect of everyday life, especially with regards to your overall health. Meditation is a process, and it takes time to master the art.
Meditation can be quite helpful for one’s mental and physical health. Meditating meaningfully, though, takes practice. Below are a few tips to help you along your journey to a more meaningful meditation.
Meaningful Meditation Tip #1 – Isolation Helps
Isolation helps when it comes to meditation. Try to find a spot where you won’t only be alone, but where no one can interrupt you. This can be difficult for some, but it is possible. If you have nowhere to go home, try meditating in your car – or even in a bathroom. When you’re alone, you can truly begin to empty your mind.
Meaningful Meditation Tip #2 – Know Your Rhythms
There’s a right time and a wrong time to meditate. If you know you’re going to fall asleep when you close your eyes at night, you might want to meditate during the day. If you know you’re too keyed up in the morning to relax, you might want to meditate later on. While others might suggest a good time for you to meditate, only you know your body’s rhythms.
Meaningful Meditation Tip #3 – Seek Guidance
There’s nothing wrong with seeking guidance when it comes to meditation. For some, this might mean reading a book about the subject. For others, it might mean going to classes. Try to find someone who knows more about meditation to guide you through the process. You’ll be surprised by what you can learn by listening to a tape or by speaking with someone who has been meditating for years.
Meaningful Meditation Tip #4 – Learn to Let Go
A huge part of meditation is learning how to let go. When you sit down to meditation, you must let your temporal cares go away. If injured in a car accident, for example, don’t worry. Just contact an attorney. Instead of dwelling on your cares, do something. Put the worry away, and you’ll be able to meditate a bit more easily.
Meaningful Meditation Tip #5 – It’s a Process
Finally, try to realize that meditation really is a skill. That means that you won’t master it your first go and that you might not get much out of it at the beginning. The more you meditate, though, the easier it will become. Exercise this skill as often as you can so you’ll benefit from it. You may be surprised at how quickly you progress.
Don’t give up on meditation. Try following the tips above to get more out of the process. With the right setting and the right instruction, you can begin to use meditation to change the way your mind works.
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About the Author
Harper Harmon is a freelance writer and blogger who focuses on business, health and other various topics. Harper graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication from UCLA and currently reside in Santa Cruz with my dog, Sassy. Connect with Harper on LinkedIn.
