The Power of Meditation

Are you meditating at least 20 minutes each day? If not, you should be.

So what is Meditation?

Meditation is a period of time in which your thoughts flow free of judgment. It is a period of time in which you can just “be.” Meditation is a doorway  for you to explore your spirituality. Meditation is a time in which you become in-sync with your true-self. Meditation is a time in which your conscious mind is able to recharge after being constantly bombarded with the every day life. Meditation is the process of connecting with the energy of humanity.

THE SIMPLEST AND QUICKEST WAY TO COMPLETELY TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE IS TO PRACTICE DAILY MEDITATION.

Select some portion of the day in which to meditate. The best time is the very early morning when the spirit of repose is upon everything. All natural conditions will then be in your favor; the passions, after the long bodily fast of the night, will be subdued, the excitements and worries of the previous day will have died away, and the mind, strong and yet restful, will be receptive to spiritual instruction. 

No saint, no holy man, no teacher of Truth ever lived who did not rise early in the morning. Jesus habitually rose early, and climbed the solitary mountains to engage in holy communion. Buddha always rose an hour before sunrise and engaged in meditation, and all his disciples were enjoined to do the same.

I know it can be tough, I'm not a "professional" at it. Nevertheless, I've been trying my best to meditate in a daily bases. It has been great. I feel more energetic, focus and calm.

Sometimes, I meditate for about 20 minutes in the morning before going to work. 

Twice a week, during my full body massage, I meditate deeply. When my body is relaxed, my mind is calm, I get in sync with my thoughts and ideas and I feel the connection between my body and soul. It's simply amazing.

My Experience With Meditation:

Oneness is a wonderful benefit of meditation.When I am in a deep state of meditation I can’t help but feel connected to the entire world because meditation is the flow of thoughts without judgment. It often takes me some time to reach this state but when I do, I feel connected to everything and everyone. 

Your intentions quickly manifest when your mind is calm, therefore meditation is a perfect time to send out your intentions. I personally enjoy sending out my intentions during my meditations. While meditating, I often find my "authentic intentions..." So, I try sharing them with the world.

Sometimes during my meditations I like to give thanks. I simply send out a simple intention, thanking the world for all it has given me. It leaves me a great feeling of being blessed. it is very gratifying.

During meditation, I also take some time to visualize my ideal state of being. I picture myself in my ideal life. The power of imagination is extraordinary. Simply picturing yourself in your ideal state can do wonders for your health and well being. My visualizations often leave me feeling powerful and strong. If you had the “perfect” life what would it be like? How’s your health? Your relationships? Are you financially independent? Take some time to imagine your ideal life.

"Not paying attention keeps us in an endless cycle of wanting. 

We move on to the next thing because we aren't really taking in what we already have; inattention creates an escalating need for stimulation. 
When we're keenly aware of what's happening, we don't need to grasp for the next great moment of sensation or taste or sound (all the while missing what's actually here, right in front of us). 
Nor do we need to postpone our feeling of happiness until a more exciting or more pleasing object comes along..."

"Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation" by Sharon Salzberg. 

Conclusion

We live in a world of constant stimulation. We push ourselves to the limits and in the process forget to let our mind and soul recharge,and as a result we  become stressed and sick. It doesn’t have to be that way. Life is meant to be enjoyed. Meditate today.

I hope you enjoy this simple yet complex message.

Ariel