In last week’s blog, I shared some of the benefits of a consistent mediation practice and briefly discussed Herbert Benson’s early research. This week, I’d like to prove how simple an effective meditation technique can be.
- Pick a focus word, short phrase, or prayer rooted in your belief system.
- Sit quietly in a comfortable position.
- Close your eyes.
- Relax your muscles.
- Breathe slowly. Say the focus word as you exhale.
- Assume a passive attitude. When other thoughts intrude, just say "Oh well" and return to your repetition.
- Continue for 10-20 minutes.
- Open your eyes and sit for another minute.
- Practice once or twice daily.
Enjoy, and practice!
Namaste
Tracy Weber
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2 comments:
You're definitely persuasive, Tracy. I'm still trying to find the 10-20 minutes a day to give it a try. Or at least that's my current excuse!
Start with what you CAN do. how about a minute? Maybe 2? a little is infinitely better than nothing!
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