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Article Series: Mind, Body, Spirit & Meditation
I Want To Feel Better - Inside & Out
How
To Meditate Your Way To Wellness
Many people think of Eastern religions when
they think of meditation, and too often those who know little
about meditation are greatly confused by what it really is
and what it really does. We may hear how meditation is good
for our well-being, but we fail to find a simple “how to” manual
when we decide to incorporate it into our lives. The fact is,
most people make meditation much more complicated
than it needs to be. To meditate is to simply
eliminate excessive thought, enter awareness and narrow our
focus. Once thought of as an
enhancement only to our spiritual being, medical research is
also now touting the physical benefits of regular meditation.
Doctors nowadays often advise the use of meditation as a way
to reduce stress and fatigue, and studies have shown that it
may provide positive benefits to the circulatory and respiratory
systems. Since stress is linked to life-threatening disease
such as diabetes, stroke and heart disease, it seems practical
to make daily meditation a part of preventative medicine along
with proper nutrition and regular exercise. While there is
no one right way to meditate, it is the general consensus that
one must do it consistently to achieve optimum wellness.
Here’s
a simple way to get started. Set aside 15 minutes of
uninterrupted time, change into comfortable clothing and sit
in an upright and relaxed position. Close your eyes and breathe
consciously: in for a count of 4, hold for 2, and out for another
count of 4. Concentrate only on the breaths you take, focusing
solely on the air filling your lungs…and then leaving your
body. As random thoughts enter your mind, acknowledge and release
them, returning to your breath meditation. After just 15 minutes
of this, you’ll be on your way to less stress and better health.
Additionally, this same process can be used to enhance your
mental and spiritual health. Simply by consistently releasing
stressful thoughts and sitting quietly, you will clear your
mind, strengthen your focus and get better connected with your
spiritual core.
Regular
meditation can also help you to adopt a whole new way of
thinking. For example, if you are typically in the habit
of dwelling in negative thoughts, you can use your meditation
sessions to begin changing that pattern to automatically become
more positive. Try reciting empowering phrases (affirmations)
like the following to yourself once you feel completely relaxed
physically: “I always expect the best. Great things always
happen to me. I am usually very lucky. I love myself and take
good care of myself. I am a good person. I get along well with
others.”
Basically, you can include any type of positive message you
want to sink into your subconscious mind. Because you will
be very relaxed physically and mentally during and after a
meditation session, it’s the perfect time to absorb some positive
new messages because your subconscious mind will be less resistant
to them.
Likewise, you can do the same thing with spiritually empowering
messages, like: “I am never alone. I am guided and supported
by a loving universe. I am surrounded and protected by angels.”
Even if you don’t initially believe these statements, consistent
repetition will begin to change that! Keep working on it and
before long you’ll find yourself feeling calmer, more centered
and balanced from within.
Wellness Affirmation:
I am centered and peaceful in body, mind and spirit.
I enjoy caring for all aspects of my well-being.
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