How should I start meditating as a beginner?
I have no clue. Do I only have to focus on my breather for a short period of time?
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I would suggest that you read a little about the different types of meditation.
See if there are any free or low cost meditation classes in your area. There are free meditation instructions on the internet; the links below will bring you to some of them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQOAVZew5l8 https://zenhabits.net/meditation-guide/ https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/how-to-meditate |
Meditation
A question is asked ‘why and how meditate’ ‘Is it really the in thing to do’ being stillness sedate Rephrasing the query ‘how may we make joy eternal’ We define by pure intent quest to reside in bliss tranquil Accustomed to being a doer believing we are body identity We dwell in cyclic joy & sorrow rotating not attention polarity In other words we stagnate in narrow domains of the ego Our attention entrapped in illusion attachments we are reluctant to forgo With this understanding clear we choose to internalise attention Thoughts rested yet attentive void of emptiness our orientation Resting thus in silence & stillness in an effortless attention shift Fulcrum of awareness heart centric we begin to feel we are not adrift This inner polarity of our sentience dormant for long now slowly awakens Stillness softly aligns with conscience when voluntarily ego by us is forsaken Relegating role of body as an interface for day to day earth life experience Stillness our mode with God as mover we feel magnetism as joy exuberance Having but grazed the outer periphery of our own divinity resident within Divine connect becomes our priority gripping us in thunderous bliss ignition We may, if we like, label this as meditation |
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Small benefits affects are likely to occur right away but you may not notice them. If you have been practicing regularly for a few months and see no changes, ask some that knows you well if they have noticed any changes. Big changes take time usually, patience is required. These are the biggest differences that matter for beginners in picking a style: -Still or not. Most common types of meditation are practiced sitting still for a period of time. Note that any still comfortable position is just as good as long as its not in bed where you will tend to fall asleep. This is not to everyone's taste. If being still is not your thing, I suggest walking meditation. -How much guidance you prefer. There are minimalist setups where the host does little more than light some candles, chime a bell to begin, keep a timer, chime a bell to end, and wish you namaste. On the other end are fully guided meditations where someone talks gently to you (or group) the entire time. -No focus or one focus. One focus is more common for beginners as it tends to be easier them to notice they have become distracted or wandered. Focus can be on any one thing but most common are breathe, heartbeat, candle, spot on the wall. In no focus, you just try to be calm and still and not focus on anything. -Silent or chanting. Chanting is usually a mantra or making a pure toning. In between is the popular 'Om' style. -In person or recorded. There are many free guided meditations available online. |
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So should I do it daily? I just want to be less anxious in every day matters and more confident in the present moment, instead of trying to run away from unpleasant tasks and unpleasant emotions. |
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There are different types of meditation; my advice is choose an established one and stick to it. Daily for 10 minutes to start with is good; then build up to a longer session. Vipassana and samatha go hand in hand; so just be aware of the breath and stay grounded in the body. There are a lot of Buddhist groups which can also give you some guidance. JL |
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