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Meditation and Mindfulness Meditation and Mindfulness Meditation is a mindfulness practice that allows you to “let go” and be present in the moment. In the fast-paced world that we live in, we often do not take the time to clear our heads and be truly present in our surroundings. This can be especially true for if you live with mental illness because we often experience high levels of anxiety or constantly racing thoughts. There are numerous meditation techniques, which often work in combination with one another. Meditation, or sitting quietly in the present moment, can require a small time commitment of just five minutes up to, if time allows, even hours. Meditation takes practice; retraining your mind to let go does not happen immediately, but if you take the time to practice once a day or a few times a week, it becomes increasingly easier to access a meditative state. Making meditation a part of your life can lead to lower levels of stress and anxiety and a greater level of personal connectedness. Try the steps below to begin your meditation practice. 1. Find a quiet place where you can be alone and away from distractions such as the conversatio ns of others, the television or the radio. 2. Sit down, either on the floor, a cushion, grass or a chair. Keep your shoulders back and your head upright. If sitting in a chair keep your back straight. You can also lie on your back. Wherever you decide to sit make sure you are comfortable. 3. Rest your hands flat on your legs or clasp them together, laying them on your waist. Again, do whatever is most comfortable for you. 4. Stay still. You can close your eyes or lower your gaze, letting your eyes de-focus on the tip of your nose or an inch or two in front of your face. 5. Focus on your breathing, feel your surroundings, feel the air brushing against you, the ground or the object you are sitting on. 6. Clear your thoughts. Your mind will naturally begin to wander when meditating; it is inevitable, especially when you are first starting. Instead of fighting these thoughts, simply try to let them go and return back to your meditative focus and correct body position. 7. The more you practice the easier it becomes to get into and stay in a meditative state. Start with five-minute sessions. As you become more comfortable increase the amount of time you put aside to meditate. ~Library for Kinksters  "Men need to hunt. She obviously understands this. She’s offering herself as prey. Not easy prey. But willing.” |
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I've been meditating for about 15 years now... its a wonderful practice. It comes in very handy in a lot of different situations. "Men need to hunt. She obviously understands this. She’s offering herself as prey. Not easy prey. But willing.”
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