Mediation Through Meditation
After World War 2 it was understood that war is an expensive affair for both sides, and that it should be resolved amicably in a conducive environment which encourages positivity and overall development. By 2000, after lot of studies in the field of psychology, quantum mechanics, universe etc, it was realised that there is one war humankind has been at war since the discovery of fire and wheel.
That is the fight between two of our selves, one is right one wrong, one lazy one active, one is patient other is not, one will show up for exercise tomorrow the other will not . This persistent war within needs constant mediation. Faster the mediation better your life is. To flush out all the extra baggage you need to unload your mind and switch to standby mode every now and then. But how will you do that ? The answer is simple, exercise your mind through meditation.
Our brain is a peculiar organ. As humans we have the ability to reason everything. This helps us in the development of humankind. There is one more quality of our brain- it perpetually in a learning mode. We just need to feed it right. Just disconnect from the crazy current for a few minutes and recharge in a focused way to make better decision.
What is meditation ?
It is a practise that teaches you to surrender, and restart from a neutral, empowered place. It helps you find your inner voice.
Sue Yalof explains three techniques of meditation:
1) through Mantra- 'ma' in Sanskrit means mind; 'tra' is for instrument. Pick any small mantra. Sit in a comfortable place and start repeating the mantra. Within minutes your mind will be filled with thoughts. Acknowledge them and come back to the mantra. Enjoy the spaces of completely living in the present.
2) Mindful- this is based on either breath, smell or taste. Focus and feel your normal breath. Similarly, you can focus on a particular mild smell.
3) Guided awareness- here you close your eyes and listen to your "guru's" voice. He creates an image of some serene beauty.
I am often asked, which is the best method. The truth is whether you take a dip in shallow water or deep, one thing is certain, you will get wet and you will feel the difference. He further explains the only way it will not work is when you will just stand on side and question the water. There is a huge list of do's and don'ts of meditation. Some gurus believe to be strict, to burn and exhaust yourself. It's best you find your own pace and space in the Universe. Be your own teacher. Be true to yourself and take the plunge.
Rules are simple. The foremost rule you can follow is to make a routine which will mark the start of your session. For example,bathe, just wash your face, maybe just sit and brush your palm on your face and remind yourself to start the practice. Secondly, it is not absolutely important to sit in Padmasana with your back erect. With today's lifestyle many people suffer from back pain, knee pain etc. which hinders concentration. To overcome this practically, you can meditate by sitting on a chair or in simple cross legged posture or you may even lie down on a hard surface. The idea is keep your back relaxed and not fall asleep. Third rule is very important - when you are fresh on boat you tend to loose interest easily and get caught up in unnecessary thoughts. It's very important to bring your attention back again and again. Acknowledge each thought, but remind yourself to come back to the present. One trick that always help is if you are feeling overly anxious, just write down the things you have to do and keep that sheet away. So when you are sitting in the session you can assure yourself that there is nothing to worry and you will do your walk after you finish your present work.
Meditation alters the brain wires and reboots your mind. In a matter of few months you will be someone you wanted yourself to be. You will start listening to your mediator clearly.
There is no reason to walk around with constant confusions and stress in life when getting rid of it is so simple.
