MEDITATION MATTERS
Use the Meditation Matters life-recipe to experience how easy and enjoyable it is to bring meditation into your lifestyle diet.
OVERVIEW
I was first introduced to the process of meditation about fifteen years ago. I remember the facilitator saying “Twenty minutes of meditation is equivalent to two hours of sleep.” Well, that was enough to get me hooked for life.
But, in discovering and practicing the art of meditation, I have now found I use it not just to feel more rested and energized. I also use it when I’m stressed, upset, need clarity, or want to feel calmer and more in control of my life.
I used meditation in the birth of both my children, and I use meditative visualization techniques in my own life, as well as with my clients and community. When you stop and still your mind, and focus on one thing at a time or even nothing, you will be amazed at the clarity, peace, and comfort you will receive.
I now meditate almost every day, and it has been extremely beneficial throughout my sleep-deprived days of early motherhood. If I can’t squeeze more sleep in, I can always find a way to squeeze in ten minutes of meditation. When I give this to myself, everyone around me benefits as well.
If you don’t meditate, or haven’t found the best way for you, I urge you to try out this simple recipe to get you started on your meditative path.
Cooking Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
√ Quiet & uninterrupted space
√ Chair or comfy sitting position that supports your back
√ View of a tree (or imagine you can see one)
Chef's Tip
You can learn to meditate through books, courses, CDs, and more. Try them out, discover the style that works best for you, and make it part of your everyday diet.
Preparation
1. Find a quiet and comfy position where you can look out at nature or actually be in nature.
2. Choose a spot to sit where you can remain upright yet comfortable throughout this meditation process, such as a chair, rug, or floor.
Instructions - How to cook up a meditative feast
1. While sitting in your meditative position, take several deep breaths in and out. Just let yourself become more relaxed with each new breath. Allow any thoughts or feelings to arise. Toss the thoughts out with each new breath.
2. Turn your attention to the nature before you, and simply watch it doing its natural thing. Just spend a minute or so watching and breathing in the nature surrounding you.
Turn on your imagination
3. Turn your attention to just the trees now. If you can’t see any trees, imagine you can.
4. Choose to focus on only one tree, and all the details of this tree, including its color, shape, and size. Stay transfixed on that image.
5. Now, close your eyes and hold that picture of the tree in your mind while breathing slowly and deeply.
6. If any other random thoughts appear, simply let them go and turn your thoughts to the image of the tree again.
Simmer gently
7. Continue breathing slowly and deeply.
8. You can remain in this meditative position for as long as you feel comfortable. Try to do at least ten minutes to really get a sense of staying with the process and letting yourself rest.
9. When you are ready, slowly open your eyes and remain still for a moment.
10. Slowly get up, stretch, and continue on with your daily activities.
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