Meditation - Inner Peace - Outer Calm

Meditation for Inner Wellnesss

Going within, calming the mind is a method of gentle self-healing both physical and mental. Stress is caused from negative thinking not the other way around, and causes dis-ease in the mind, which when chronic and ongoing, manifests as dis-ease in the physical body, it’s all connected. We are the sum of all of our parts; body, mind and spirit.

We are aware that change only comes from within. We are the only ones who can think our thoughts; we are the only person who can change ourselves, and we are the only person we can change. Influence others, yes to be sure, but each of us are the only ones who can change the thoughts that create our reality.

The most effective way to change is to change our thoughts from negative to positive. Meditation helps us do that by transforming ourselves with positive thinking. Recognizing negative thoughts, gently and with intention changing them to positive can effect change in who we are and how we view our lives, ourselves and those around us. Be patient, the mind and ego would rather you do not achieve the focus it takes to go within. Ego and mind would rather you stay tied up with thoughts. Try not to expect immediate change from your practice, which only sets you up for stress and pressure. Focus instead on the wonderful sense of self. Just practice consistently, the benefits of daily meditation comes to you like a soft and gentle whisper, a quiet realization that a shift in perception is taking place, and you are peace.

There are many techniques; sitting, walking, eating, there is even one that uses photography but they all have the same purpose, to go within, to calm the mind, to create a feeling of peace.

It's recommended you practice for 20 to 30 minutes twice daily, once to start your day and once to end it. However some of these can be practiced on the spur of the moment, and at times you may need it most. Close your eyes, focus inward, be aware of your breath the inflow and outflow, even if it is just for s few minutes at your desk, in the car (parked of course) or before a stressful event.

When you begin to create a regular daily practice, start with a 10 minute session, and work up. The most beneficial mediation practice is done daily, as with any other healing practice, nutrition, movement and acts of loving done on a daily basis helps make all of our days just as is intended; lived in joy, strong for the daily challenges, and in peace.

Namaste'