Basics for Meditation: Counting breath is not the same as counting sheep.
They say: Just close your eyes and count your breath. How easy would it be? “Do not think about it. Just focus on your breath. ” However, anyone who has ever tried this “simple” meditation knows that it is not.
There are many obstacles to overcome in this seemingly endless task. Our minds often wander naturally. When we try to focus on anything for just a few seconds, random thoughts take over. And breathing is boring; we have to deal with it. How can you focus on something unusual when there are so many interesting things running through your head?
The normal timing might go like this: I close my eyes, sit up straight, and start counting. Inhale once, inhale twice, inhale… "Am I doing this right"? I think so, I already ... oh three. "He sniffs four…" Now, should I start over or continue? " Take one breath, pull it twice, pull it three times, pull it four times. "Wow, I can really hear this. She took a deep breath, sniffing two… Did I remember paying the phone bill? I'm sure I did. Take one breath, pull two ...
The good news is that getting better with practice. The bad news is that it can still be a struggle for experienced meditators, especially during busy or turbulent times in a person's life. Fortunately, there is more good news. There are some things you can do to help you focus and reduce frustration in your meditation work. In this article, I would like to offer three tips to help you in your work. These are: Be careful not to control, be compassionate, and enjoy.
First, do not force or try to control your breathing. This is a mistake that many beginners make. Many inexperienced meditators alter their breathing consciously or unknowingly in an effort to concentrate. The effects of the respiratory pattern are exaggerated and often unusual. This may actually hinder your meditation rather than help you.
All you need to do is “watch” your breath. You do not have to make any extra effort. As long as you wait and watch, you will breathe. Yes, we all know this but many people still find themselves compelling. If you find yourself controlling your breathing, gently remind yourself that it is not necessary and wait for the next breath to appear naturally.
This brings me to the next tip, compassion. In this, I mean you in your meditation. As we have been discussing, it is not an easy task to focus on one's breath. It is very important not to talk when your mind is wandering or you are controlling your breathing. When you think about it, the time you spend disciplining yourself by breaking your focus is still far from your meditation. It is best to return to work as soon as you can. Don't give up and start thinking, “I can't do this. This will never work for me. ” These negative thoughts do nothing to help your habit and waste valuable time. Be kind. Just remove it and return to your meditation.
One way to look at this is to realize that it is an important part of your progress. Meditation is not any new chore that you are being advised to do rather it is a skill. And like any other skill, practice is the key to meditation. The baseball player does not get into the boxing ring for the first time and starts hitting home runs. You make mistakes and correct them, and you improve over time. He can then measure his progress by minimizing mistakes. Even if he is an experienced batsman, he will still strike more often than he would like. But his hats also have to go up.
In your meditation work, your mind will likely wander greatly at first. But do not give up. You will get better at it with time. As a baseball player, you will see a few mistakes over time and you will learn to recover from them very quickly. Of course, you will still have challenges and even occasional declines but you will also have more success.
The last tip I would like to give you is to find happiness in your work. Although it can be difficult at times, daily meditation can greatly enhance your health. Do not measure yourself and expect to improve or improve at a certain level or over a period of time. Unlike baseball, mediation is a lifelong practice. Keep this thing in your mind that, this is your time. Let it be your oasis and not a job. No matter what else happens in your life, your time for meditation maybe your escape. As the king of Zen once said, "Only you and your breath and then your spirit." Take a deep breath, and forget about the world around you. Even when you are busy or busy with a problem, even if you can get 10 or 15 minutes to be alone with your breath, enjoy it.
I hope these tips will help you improve your sense of meditation. They have certainly proved to be very helpful in my work over the years. Of course, I still struggle from time to time with the same issues we have discussed here. But by watching there is control, by being kind to me when I am weak, and enjoying my special time alone; I have made my life more fulfilling and enjoyable
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