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Moment of Meditation.
Meditation can be defined as a practice in which the individual uses techniques to focus his mind on a particular object, thought or activity, in order to reach a state of mental and emotional clarity. Its origin is very old, going back to Eastern traditions, mainly yoga, but the term also refers to practices adopted by some spiritual paths or religions, such as Buddhism and Christianity, among others. Eastern texts regard meditation as an instrument leading to liberation.
Meditation, which is the practice of focused concentration, bringing yourself back to the moment over and over again, actually addresses stress, whether positive or negative. Meditation can also reduce the areas of anxiety, chronic pain, depression, heart disease and high blood pressure.
There are many reasons why you might find it hard to meditate or be mindful. You might have trouble observing without judging or you may feel impatient or as though there is "too much to do" to be sitting around breathing. Some people have trouble doing nothing, as they are used to always being on the go. Other times, you might find that you can't stop the negative thoughts from intruding as you try to relax.
The best advice to overcome these obstacles is twofold:
Recognize that the process takes time. Don't expect your first meditation session to be easy. As silly as it may sound, it takes practice to learn how to do nothing. Eventually, it will come easier.
Make time even when you're busy. Schedule meditation into your day just like your would for your job or an appointment. Over time, you can mindfully and intentionally turn mediation into a habit. Sometimes, when you've got too much to do and can't fit in time for a quiet moment, you may find afterward that the quiet moment helped you to return to your day more centered and better at problem-solving.
Source (credits):
https://www.verywellmind.com/the-benefits-of-meditation-for-generalized-anxiety-disorder-4143127
Personal composition: Ableton Live - different instruments - VST.
Image: AdobeStock_234737823_Preview
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By ecos de fatimaMeditation can be defined as a practice in which the individual uses techniques to focus his mind on a particular object, thought or activity, in order to reach a state of mental and emotional clarity. Its origin is very old, going back to Eastern traditions, mainly yoga, but the term also refers to practices adopted by some spiritual paths or religions, such as Buddhism and Christianity, among others. Eastern texts regard meditation as an instrument leading to liberation.
Meditation, which is the practice of focused concentration, bringing yourself back to the moment over and over again, actually addresses stress, whether positive or negative. Meditation can also reduce the areas of anxiety, chronic pain, depression, heart disease and high blood pressure.
There are many reasons why you might find it hard to meditate or be mindful. You might have trouble observing without judging or you may feel impatient or as though there is "too much to do" to be sitting around breathing. Some people have trouble doing nothing, as they are used to always being on the go. Other times, you might find that you can't stop the negative thoughts from intruding as you try to relax.
The best advice to overcome these obstacles is twofold:
Recognize that the process takes time. Don't expect your first meditation session to be easy. As silly as it may sound, it takes practice to learn how to do nothing. Eventually, it will come easier.
Make time even when you're busy. Schedule meditation into your day just like your would for your job or an appointment. Over time, you can mindfully and intentionally turn mediation into a habit. Sometimes, when you've got too much to do and can't fit in time for a quiet moment, you may find afterward that the quiet moment helped you to return to your day more centered and better at problem-solving.
Source (credits):
https://www.verywellmind.com/the-benefits-of-meditation-for-generalized-anxiety-disorder-4143127
Personal composition: Ableton Live - different instruments - VST.
Image: AdobeStock_234737823_Preview