| Meditation is one of those kinds of things that you | | | | observing your breathing. Also be aware of any |
| have probably heard about but you have never | | | | thoughts as they come into your mind, but do |
| tried. Maybe you think it is one of those kinds of | | | | not get involved in them. Instead, just allow them |
| new-age type things that are all promise and very | | | | to pass on by, like clouds floating through the sky. |
| little substance, but you are genuinely curious to | | | | You are not trying to DO anything. You are just |
| try it out. Or maybe you are indeed aware of the | | | | effortlessly observing whatever naturally happens. |
| unique benefits of benefits of meditation, but you | | | | As you sit relaxed with your eyes closed, you |
| are not quite sure where to start. Either way, this | | | | may notice certain sensations in your body or |
| guide to how to meditate for beginners should | | | | mind. You may feel yourself relaxing deeply. You |
| allow you to easily get started. | | | | may notice that your mind becomes silent, or |
| Meditation is about allowing the natural noise of | | | | that your thoughts merely slow down and |
| the mind to settle down, and at the same time | | | | become less intrusive. Alternatively, you may |
| allowing you to increase your awareness. There | | | | notice just how busy your mind is, and you may |
| are many different ways to meditate, and there | | | | be unable to quieten your mind. Do not worry, |
| is really no right or wrong way to meditate, but | | | | this is fine. There is nothing for you to do. All you |
| here is a simple meditation to start you off. | | | | need to do is be there as the witnessing |
| Sit comfortably in a quiet place away from strong | | | | presence. |
| lights or any other strong stimulation. If it helps, | | | | After a while, gently open your eyes, and spend |
| you can put earplugs into your ears, if you need | | | | a few minutes sitting there relaxed but alert with |
| to block out some unwanted sounds. | | | | your eyes open. Gently become aware of the |
| As you sit still, with your eyes still open, gently | | | | room again, but without any judgement or |
| become aware of your breathing. Do not try to | | | | thought. Try to make time to do this simple |
| control your breathing, just simply become aware | | | | meditation practice at least once a day, but |
| of it. Observe its natural flow in and out. | | | | preferably twice, and over time you should start |
| Gently, slowly close your eyes, and continue | | | | to notice the benefits. |