| Have you ever wished you felt better prepared | | | | Next scenario: Standing in a queue. |
| for whatever came up in your day? Easy | | | | Become aware of the temperature of the air |
| meditation techniques can be your little bag of | | | | around you. As you inhale, ask yourself does the |
| tricks that help you thrive. They will give you the | | | | air feel cool or warm? Relax as you breath in and |
| tenacity and courage to face life as it happens. | | | | out. Watch for the moment between the |
| Plus, the more you practice, the easier it | | | | in-breath and the out-breath. As your position in |
| becomes. | | | | the queue progresses continue to focus inwardly |
| Meditation can be as simple as focusing on your | | | | on your breathing. |
| breathing for a moment or two. Anyone can do | | | | Our final example: Washing the dishes. |
| it, when you know how. To begin taking | | | | Begin by feeling the water on your skin. Sense |
| meditation into your day, think about those | | | | how the water caresses your hands as they |
| essential daily activities that you may consider | | | | move through the water. Then, notice how your |
| time-wasters such as: commuting, standing in a | | | | chest rises with the inhalation and falls with the |
| queue or washing dishes. Convert those | | | | exhalation. Continue to be aware of your |
| "exercises in patience" to quiet, meditative | | | | breathing for a while. Inhale. Exhale. You can even |
| experiences. | | | | set an alarm for a predetermined time for this |
| Try out these Easy Meditation Techniques: | | | | relaxing, meditation practice. |
| Let's start with commuting. | | | | See how effortless this can be! Furthermore, as a |
| Feel the surface of where you're sitting or | | | | result of these practices, you will gain natural |
| standing. Consider if it feels hard or soft? Now, | | | | access to your inner strengths and resources. |
| direct your attention towards your breathing. | | | | Which is extremely useful when you need to |
| Notice how you breathe automatically. Just watch | | | | know what to do, at a moment's notice. |
| and follow your breath as your chest expands | | | | Easy meditation techniques can help you prevent |
| and contracts. Do this for however long it takes | | | | and reduce stress. |
| to feel a sense of peace. | | | | |