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Originally posted by reesie45
Im so jealous...for so long ive tried meditating and i never have any luck. I know this is the first step in excelling at spirituality and...i have no luck with it. any advice would be awesome.
This is very helpful, i appreciate it. Im going to try to stay away from coffee and energy drinks, because im an energy addict. This is my first step toward greatness!
Originally posted by magnuswiking
reply to post by reesie45
Your tone in the way you posted speaks volumes. I wonder what it is that is blocking your success? Hmm. It sounds like Anxiety and possibly stress. Maybe, even a little self defeatism. Although I could be wrong!
But your first step is already completed. You have seeked it out, and just started learning the process. Remember! This is a process. For some people it just takes persistence, and trust in oneself. And, before you know it. You could be able to do it on a full public trainst bus! All you need to do is practise, practise, practise. And Hone your skill at every chance you get.
It's hard for me to give advice, as was able to do this ever since I can remember. I did it naturally as an child to escape from my surroundings. And, in a way to communicate. What I can say is this;
1. Choose a conducive environment(enough said). I personaly love being around nature. It's innocent, pure, and natural.
2. Concentrate on your breathing techniques. Close your eyes softly. Begin by taking a few slow and deep breaths inhaling with your nose and exhaling from your mouth. Don’t force your breathing. Let it come naturally. The first few intakes of air are likely to be shallow, but as you allow more air to fill your lungs each time, your breaths will gradually become deeper and fuller. Take as long as you need to breathe slowly and deeply. Think pure thoughts as if your breathing is the ebb and flow of trickling water. When you are breathing deeply, you’ll begin to feel calmer and more relaxed. That’s a good sign. Now, focus your attention on your breathing. Be aware of each breath that you take in through your nose. Be mindful of each breath that you exhale with your mouth. Continue focusing on your breaths for as long as you like. If you find your attention straying away from your breaths, just gently bring it back. It may happen many times. Don’t be disheartened. What’s important is to realize that you’ve wandered and bring your attention back to where it should be. As you develop greater focus power, you will find it easier to concentrate.
3. clear your mind! bruce lee once stated " you must have no mind". What he means is, you must clear your mind and enter what is THE VOID. Now, this can be somewhat hard to explain, but I'll try. It is a subconscious plane of nothingness. That means nothing. No thought, no positive, no negative, no nothing! To start, before you meditate truly think what this really means, nothingness. To me, it means the purest from of true peace that will ever exist in everything that is, and ever will be. Just a thought.
4. avoid drinking energy drink, coffee, alcohol or anything that can distract the mind.
I hope this helps. It was pieced together quick.
Believe me, Ive been observing for some time now, and this is whats making me want to attempt to reach my full potential. Plus I want to make a difference in my girlfriends life. And in my kids lives when that time comes.
Originally posted by awakentired
reply to post by reesie45
My friend. Greatness is the easiest thing in the world. Take a step down from being human and just observe!
Originally posted by rizla
You can't meditate listening to your ipod... Turn it off and concentrate on the air going in and out of your nostrils. Meditation is not supposed to be awe-inspiring or fun. It is supposed to be boring, painfully boring.
This is very helpful, i appreciate it. Im going to try to stay away from coffee and energy drinks, because im an energy addict. This is my first step toward greatness!