by Psychic Medium Linda Lauren
This article originally appeared in The Huffington Post
Summer can usher in a lot of commitments and meditation is a helpful
way to set the tone for the coming months so we enjoy life rather than
deal with stress. For the past four decades, I have been helping people
to live better lives by teaching them techniques to help them handle
stress through correct breathing. Many view meditation as a structured
Eastern practice with rules for how it is done. This is true for people
who practice within that belief system.
But what about the rest of us: the businessperson, parent, mate,
friend, family member, who doesn't follow that philosophy but still
wishes to create the awareness that meditation offers and reduce stress
in their lives? How can they sizzle away stress as the seasons change?
Meditation is about being mindful of your spirit enough to focus
inward for the serenity and guidance you need. It's having a moment to
hear yourself think. We have the answers within us, and with a steady
routine, we can harness a personal power that will remove much of the
emotion that stress can cause. The only steadfast rule is slow
breathing. Proper breathing is an advantage to handling life and health
matters, and is especially helpful for dealing with overall stress. I
have outlined a simple method of breathing to get you started so that
anyone, at any age, can enjoy meditating.
- Make an appointment with yourself to go to a space you have
designated where you will not be disturbed. Make those you live with
aware that you are meditating.
- Wear clothing that is loose and comfortable, and choose a time of
day/night that is conducive to you being able to observe the silence
within. Play some soft instrumental music to help set the mood.
- Start by taking some slow, deep breaths, in through your nose and out through your mouth, just as slowly.
- Sit quietly and allow yourself to sense your surroundings. Don't
worry about noise or distraction; that will change when you begin a
regular routine.
- Follow the inhalation and exhalation of your breathing, using the
timing of your breathing or your heartbeat as a marker to mindfulness.
Meditation time can range from 10 minutes to hours. Choose what you
feel comfortable with. Once you adopt this practice in your life, you
will be embracing a more peaceful existence. More things go right when
we meditate than wrong!
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