Easy Meditation Techniques:
Creating Gaps Of Silence...

When you are in the middle of a crisis, you are a prisoner of your thoughts... You think you are having those thoughts but the truth is that those thoughts "HAVE YOU"!!!

As I have said all along throughout this website, if we want to live a happier life, we need to learn to take control of our thoughts. Nothing else gives us greater power over our lives!

Here are some easy meditation techniques that I've found very helpful:

• Easy Meditation Techniques (Part I)

• Easy Meditation Techniques (Part II)

What is Meditation?

When we understand this, we simplify our life immensely… We observe our thoughts as they arise in our mind, but at the same time we are able to let them pass without clinging to them. We learn to control our mind instead of being controlled by it.

Most of our thoughts are repetitive and tiresome. The only time in which we REALLY use our mind is when we are in the present moment!!. It is only then, that we can solve a specific problem or have an inspiring idea.

Generally, we are either ruminating the past or worrying about the future. By practicing meditation we consciously aim to be in the present moment.

When we learn to be in the present moment, we derive more enjoyment from the world around us. We don’t miss out on life by not paying attention to it.

Becoming Aware of your Thoughts

If you ask simple questions to yourself, you may become aware for a second or two, of the observing consciousness that Is observing the thoughts.

You don’t need to sit down and find a special place and time to practice this. The idea is that you practice it throughout your day, whenever you remember.

For example, when you find yourself sunk in a stream of thoughts, ask yourself these questions:

• Are these thoughts I’m thinking relevant to my current activity?

• Are these thoughts talking about events from the past or the future?

• Who is listening to these thoughts?

Whenever you are feeling anxious, depressed or worried ask yourself:

• Do I know for a fact that all the dreadful stories I'm imagining are going to happen?

• Can I absolutely and positively know that they are true?

Thoughts are harmless, unless you believe them! Get in the habit of questioning the thoughts that make you anxious and depressed. As soon as you question your thoughts they begin to loose their power over you.

If you make an effort to practice these exercises it will become easier and easier to detach yourself from your thoughts and start to observe them instead.

A nice bonus of meditation is that you will be able to connect to your Inner Wisdom. It will become easier to control your emotions and handle challenging situations.

Meditation as an Ongoing Process

When you learn to watch your thoughts, it becomes easier to let go of the ones that make you worried, angry or upset.

When you begin practicing meditation you will start to see changes at a physical, mental and spiritual level. The benefits of meditation are indeed endless...

Also, a wonderful "by product" of meditation is getting a good nights sleep!

I personally encourage the practice of meditation as an amazing venue to overcome anxiety and depression.

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