Meditation -- A Starting Place
Posted by: Tom
As an initial tip as I/we get started on this "change", is to not overthink it. One of the simplest forms of meditation follow these simple tips, if you don't know where to start ... start here.
- Sit comfortably in a chair with your hands resting easily in your lap.
- Keep your head in a relaxed position with your eyes closed.
- Focus on your breath. Breathe in and out and "follow" the sequence. Feel the breath come into you and notice the change. Then notice the feeling as you release your breath. Make long, slow ins and outs and "stay with your breath".
- You will lose focus and your mind will begin to wander to other things (probably stresses coming up or just past). Don't worry about it, just notice the thoughts and then go back to your breath.
- Do this for ten minutes (setting a timer helps in getting your mind off of time concerns), or longer as you become better/more comfortable with the process.
Piece of cake.