MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS
by Angel-Light Love of Texas
Spiritual & Metaphysical
Healing/Wellbeing Facilitator
(Spirit-Mind-Body-Environment)
November 16, 2020 on ♥Angel-Light Beamer♥
https://angel-light-love-healing.blogspot.com
I made the following comment on a Facebook thread this morning for a person who hadn’t meditated before and wanted advice: Meditation doesn't need to be a "big deal." You can start small rather than attempt to make a "quantum leap" all at once. I first ask people about their breathing. Is your breathing shallow or deep or somewhere in between? The goal would be deep breathing. This can be difficult for long-time smokers, and I counsel not to force it but to start gently and stretch yourself over time. When you can breathe so that the entire trunk of your body expands, you're well on your way to a meditation practice. I'll stop here rather than give information on relaxing deeply (which is the next step). You have inspired the creation of a new post for my ♥Angel-Light Beamer♥.
So, here’s the next step, which is deep relaxation. Get in a comfortable place—sitting or reclining. Relax your body and mind by taking slow, deep breaths in through the nose, and releasing the breath out through the mouth. Then gently focus your internal awareness on your core, the center of your body. At the same time, remain aware of your breathing—slowly, in through the nose and out through the mouth. After several deep breaths, when you feel yourself beginning to relax, close your mouth and breathe in and out through the nose. Whenever an unwanted thought comes to mind or you feel less than centered, focus on your deep breathing, and repeat one or more of these words silently, first syllable or word on the inhale, and second syllable or word on the exhale (each side of the dash equals one-half a full breath):
At – Ease; Quiet – Mind; Re – lax; Here – Now; I – Am; Cent – er; Bal – ance; Peace – Calm; Si – lence; Safe – Secure
After a while, as you continue with your deep breathing, you will begin to feel more relaxed. At that point, shift your focus to the center of your forehead, where you’ll find your mind screen. Focus less on your breath and just allow it to continue as your body directs. Every now and then, especially in your beginning practice, you may find your mind chattering or thoughts going elsewhere. Then go back to silently repeating the words, especially “quiet-mind,” as long as needed. Frustration is not needed. Accept what you are able to do each time you sit or recline for meditation. Continue to focus on your mind screen as long as you wish before terminating this beginning. Over time, it will become easier for you, and you’ll be ready to add more to your meditations.
This completes the instructions for beginners, and we’ve kept it simple intentionally.
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