Well, quite a number of talkers expressed interest in learning to meditate the right way. I guess i unintentionally triggered this when i mentioned those tips i got from @kaswii from the good ol’ klost days (If you missed that post you can have a look here).
http://www.feelguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/BrainHarvardMeditation-657x360.jpg
Anyway last night before retiring to bed i found a blog post about meditation that says literally the same things i intended to do a write up on. So to save time i’m just going to do a Ctr+C, Ctr+V but i have also included the link to the original post for those who don’t mind long reads. Actually i recommend that you all check out the complete post for pointers i won’t mention here.
To cut to the chase, here’s how to meditate the traditional way: (Ctr+V)
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Start with 5 minutes/day, ideally first thing in the morning (it’s easier on an empty stomach).
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Once you’re sited comfortably, close your eyes and focus on your breathing: taking small, soft, calm breathes.
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With each exhale, relax your body & your mind a little bit more.
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When thoughts arise, don’t worry about them. Let them pass through.
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Whenever your mind goes astray, simply come back to your breathing.
I will chip in and add that if you do this consistently for two weeks, you should be able to take it a notch higher to about 15 minutes/day.
head over to the original post to read about the benefits of meditation.
hope this helps
@Hunter Xp, etc