The two exercises I enjoyed the most were the subtle mind, and the simple meditation. Those were the only two that didn't feel as awkward, and that I felt I was able to achieve something out of it. I don't know about the rest of you, but meditation was very awkward for me. I had never tried it in my life. I never realized the major impact it can have on an individual's health until now, so all the years prior I thought only 'weird' people did it.
Because of the stigma that I placed on meditation, it was hard for me to let that go and actually try it. When I was able to finally do that however, I actually enjoyed it. I am sure that after time, I will learn to get better at it, and then I can fully reap the benefits of meditation.
I am really going to try to foster these in my personal life. When times get really stressful or hectic, then I have to remember that even taking 5 or 10 minutes out of the day can make a huge impact on my physical well being.
Hi Karen! Thanks for your post, and your honesty about beginning meditation. I have been meditating in some form for most of my life. Honestly, it started as prayer when I was a little girl. My family attended a pentacostal church. The church had a prayer room, one for women, and another for men. Women would spend near an hour praying. When I had to accompany my mom or grandma into the prayer room, my simple prayers lasted such a short time. So, I often meditated. Though, then I didn't realize it was meditation. I have been out of practice for some time though.
ReplyDeleteI am sure with practice, you will become a pro.
Laura