How To Meditate

  How do we meditate? Well, I have got some tips for everyone interested in meditation!

How to Meditate:

Meditation is simple (but harder) than most people think. Read these steps, make sure you’re somewhere where you can relax into this process, set a timer, and give it a shot:

1. Take a seat

• Find a place to sit that feels calm and quiet to you.

2. Set a time limit

• To begin your journey it can help to choose a short time, such as five or 10 minutes.

3. Notice your body

• You can sit in a chair with your feet on the floor, sit loosely cross-legged, and kneel all are fine. Make sure you choose a stable position that will allow you to be there for a while.

4. Feel your breath

• Follow the sensation of your breath as it goes in and out.

5. Notice when your mind has wandered

• Inevitably, your attention will leave and wander to other places. When you notice that your mind has wandered, in a few seconds, a minute, or five minutes, return your attention to the breath.

6. Be kind to your wandering mind

• Don’t judge yourself or obsess over the content of the thoughts you find yourself lost to. Just come back.

7. Close with kindness

• When you’re ready, gently lift your gaze (if your eyes are closed, open them). Take a moment and notice any sounds in the environment, and how your body feels your thoughts and emotions.