Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Meditation Techniques for the Busy or Impatient
Dumb Little Man: "If you are reading this then you probably recognize some value in meditation, in slowing down, and reducing stress. At the same time you probably struggle with fitting meditation into your daily routine. The good news is that establishing a daily meditation practice is easier than you may have thought."
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I really wish I was better at meditation. I journal, and I find that it really helps calm myself and slow down my thoughts. For a while, writing haiku was how I could find some calmness. But it does take dedicated time and a space alone for me to feel comfortable beginning to journal or write haiku. I think practicing meditation would allow me to calm down faster and transition into a slower state easier. I know a few breathing techniques but this article was informative on giving me some more tips. I learnt about the difference between meditation and mindfulness: meditation is a “state of intense awareness achieved by stilling and concentrating the thoughts.” Mindfulness is more of a constant state to reach for, the “awareness of the present moment in everything we do.” I also felt like the article gave me a lot of different options for what meditating could look like, which is amazing. They explained that breathing exercises, traditional meditation, music, or walks are all valid. It was reassuring to know that some of my current habits (making or listening to music, taking walks, journaling, etc) are healthy and helping me. They also explained that walking can be better than sitting for some: walking releases chemicals in the brain, making us feel better.
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