| When one first takes a look at meditation, they | | | | yourself comfortable, close your eyes and |
| often think of such things as metaphysics, or the | | | | proceed with the following as an example. |
| new age movement. This is a wide stereotypical | | | | Non-Spiritual Meditation Example: |
| false assumption and couldn't be further from the | | | | - Make yourself comfortable and close your eyes. |
| truth. | | | | Then proceed by taking a few deep breaths, |
| Meditation and Metaphysics | | | | focusing on your breathing. |
| While it's true that meditation is commonly | | | | - Focus on relaxing each individual part of your |
| associated with metaphysics and is a fantastic | | | | body, feeling the parts go relaxed as you work |
| tool for raising consciousness, it's also true that | | | | your way down. |
| even those who have no interest whatsoever in | | | | - Begin by visualizing yourself in an enjoyable |
| metaphysical pursuits can benefit greatly from | | | | environment such as a tropical beach or a lush |
| meditation. So, if the word "meditation bothers | | | | beautiful meadow(as an example). |
| you that much, then try not to get caught up in | | | | - Hold the image of your environment in your |
| the word itself. Substitute it with the words "deep | | | | mind and proceed with affirmations such as: "I am |
| relaxation". | | | | calm and collected", "stress just melts away", "I |
| Meditation and Relaxation | | | | am more relaxed with every breath I take". |
| If you aren't currently spiritual and have no desire | | | | - Continue this meditation as long as you'd like, |
| to be spiritual, you should approach meditation | | | | and when are ready to return, count from 1 to |
| from a different perspective. For example, when | | | | 10, and affirm to yourself that you are wide |
| you look at meditation, look at it for what it is. In | | | | awake". |
| it's simplest form, meditation is a way for you to | | | | Now is just a brief sample of the types of |
| clear your thoughts and still your mind and body. | | | | meditation, or if you prefer, deep relaxation |
| It's just a very deep form of relaxation that is | | | | sessions that you can practice without |
| great for reducing high levels of stress and | | | | incorporating any type of spirituality into the |
| clearing the clutter from your mind. | | | | session. Again, when you take a look at |
| So, the important thing to take away from this is | | | | meditation, look at it for what it is, a way to |
| that when you meditate, you don't have to focus | | | | deeply relax and calm your mind. |
| on spiritual topics. Nor do you have to focus on | | | | Take your time, practice, experiment, but most |
| love, oneness, energy etc. Instead, just make | | | | importantly, have fun! |