Post by Ashley L. Evans on Jul 2, 2018 14:49:14 GMT -6

I'm gonna start this by saying I am in now way shape or form a meditation expert, but I do try and meditate on a regular basis; I have also read a lot about meditation to try and figure out what works for me and I want to try ad help you find out what works for you.

When I first started out on my path to discover the practice of meditation, I had this grand vision of sitting in solitude on a nice comfy cushion; legs crossed, my hands resting on my knees, and me chanting Om over and over as I breath in my nose and out my mouth. However I just could not do this, I could not just sit there and breath and wait for some grand vision to come to me; my mind just does not like to sit and be quite and so I began my journey to find a way to meditate that would work for me.

I found my perfect meditation on the back of my husbands motorcycle at 55 miles per hour, and it's was wonderful. No really that's my zone out, ground myself, and listen to the universe spot. I have also learned to do the whole crossed leg thing too, but instead of quieting my mind I listen to what it is telling me, I take note of what messages I'm getting and what they mean to me and how to go forward with them. I'm still not an expert but I now know what works for me.

I want to share a few basics of meditation with you and what meditation can do for you.

What is Meditation?

Meditation can be defined as a practice where an individual uses a technique, such as focusing their mind on a particular object, thought or activity, to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. - Webster's Dictionary

Meditation to me is time I set aside to calm my mind and listen to the universe and my guides, it's a time to ground and center myself before starting the days task.

What are the Benefits of Meditation?

Reduces Stress

Relaxes the Mind & Body

Lowers Blood Pressure

Helps with Anxiety

Gives an overall feeling of well being

Helps you gain better focus

Where to Start

Start by doing the basic meditation we have all heard about, find a quite place(this can be inside or outside), and just sit and listen to what ever come into your mind, do this for 5 - 10 min(set a timer if you need to) always remember to breath in your nose and out your mouth. Take note of what messages come to you and how you feel after you meditate; do you feel relaxed, less anxious, etc.

If the basic technique does not work for you, do some research and find what type of meditation works for you.

Do you Meditate?

What works for you?

Ashley