A short thread on meditation for those who are new to it. And for those who gave up on it after a few attempts.
When you try and meditate, you will find your thoughts running all over the place - even more than usual!
But don’t be discouraged by it. This is a good sign!
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The very fact that you are noticing your thoughts running all over the place means you are aware.
And that's a great start!
What is to be done with these random thoughts that keep coming?
The short answer is NOTHING.
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Don't suppress or fight your thoughts. The more you try and suppress them, the more you empower them.
But that doesn't mean you indulge them either. Don't feed them
Don't label the thoughts as good or bad. Just watch them come and go. Like a cloud floating by. That's it!
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I find the following quote very helpful to help me with my thoughts.
"Leave your front door and your back door open. Allow your thoughts to come and go. Just don't serve them tea."
- Shunryu Suzuki
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This kind of meditation is not concentration.
Concentration is about focus, meditation is a heightened sense of awareness. It excludes nothing. In fact, in this sense, it is the exact opposite of concentration.
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And most importantly, during meditation, take it easy on yourself.
Your mind is used to chattering non-stop all day. It won't take to meditation easily
And lastly, don't expect anything from meditation. Any goal will come in the way of the journey itself.
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