How do I meditate?

theawaregirl · 2018-12-22T18:00:19+00:00

Start with a goal of 5-10 minutes. If you go for an hour, you'll hate it. I always pick out a scent that works well with me (mine is Lavender), put some on my hands, and take deep breaths in to inhale the scent. Dim lights, relaxing music. Just focus on breath.

I'm a visual person, so I try to imagine each breath in brings in this white light (happiness, positivity, cleansing, whatever good thing you need), and each breath out exhales grey (stress, worry, doubt, anything bad you need to let go of). I do this until I can visualize my entire body being filled with and surrounded by white light.

There are some great online resources, as well as apps, but if I can stress anything, it's the importance of breath, consistency, and keeping it short when you first start.

Good luck!

EDIT- also keep in mind that meditation doesn't always require sitting still. For me, this works. There are visual meditations you can do, auditory ones, kinesthetic ones (such as walking meditations), and more. Find what works for you... the benefits are great, but one shoe doesn't fit all feet. Find the one that works for you!

lifeonlockdown · 2018-12-23T03:32:10+00:00

Headspace is offering 40% off for new users thru Jan, I believe.

Title	How do I meditate?
Author	akrok297
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Date	December 22, 2018 5:29 PM UTC (7 years ago)
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