Meditation and Religion: Can People of Any Religion Meditate Freely?

Jun 11
09:37

2013

Jeofrey Jay A Pasana

Jeofrey Jay A Pasana

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If you’re having some problem with your meditation, don't get disheartened too easily. It may bea matter of small, subtle changes that could enable you to get on the right track. Here are somemethods to the common meditation problems people cite as cause for discouragement in their course.

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If you’re having some problem with your meditation,Meditation and Religion: Can People of Any Religion Meditate Freely? Articles don't get disheartened too easily. It may be a matter of small, subtle changes that could enable you to get on the right track. Here are some methods to the common meditation problems people cite as cause for discouragement in their course. How To Meditate If Sitting Cross-Legged is Uncomfortable…Many people are victims to the misconception that meditation is usually practiced only while sitting cross-legged. Many instructors have become strict with this too. Personally, I believe if a position makes you uncomfortable, it’s not right for meditation. I’d rather sit down on a comfortable chair or anywhere else (so long as I keep my spine straight), instead of creating distractions for myself by deliberately sitting in an uncomfortable position.

How to Meditate If You Can’t Stop Thinking… It is a highly common problem that most beginners face - that they can’t stop thinking. Remember - nobody is likely to stop thinking all together, but rather concentrate on a certain train of thought. If you find your thoughts wandering to noises in the surroundings, or what went down in the day, or any other miscellaneous wandering, attempt to focus on something specific such as your breathing. You could also try chanting some encouraging/relevant words to channelize your mind. For example - say ‘Freedom’, ‘Be Free’, or something purposeful with every breathing cycle.What happens if Your Stomach Growls While You’re Meditating…

Okay, this may sound funny and may even remind you of that embarrassing moment whenever your stomach went grrrmmmp while you were attempting to impress your date, but during meditation it shouldn’t be a cause of worry. The stomach growling may actually be indicative of relaxation. It is because, often when tension is released, it goes towards the stomach or bowel. This might produce grumbling sounds, which are completely normal. However, if you think it really distracting, you could meditate with music in the background to cover up the sounds.

If You Can’t Follow A Meditation Routine… Many beginners find it difficult to attach a routine on their meditative practice. They find it difficult to devote time at a fixed time for a fixed period everyday. Though this is really helpful, it isn’t a hard-and-fast rule. If looking for a fixed time is difficult, squeeze in time for meditation between two routine tasks like bathing and wearing clothes, or clothes and make-up/shoes, etc. If even that doesn’t work, you can do periodic short sessions of meditative exercise during the day as and when you find time. These micro-sessions should be replaced with a complete session at the end of the day any time you find enough time.

When you take up meditation, it is important to acknowledge that you may possibly not be successful overnight; mastery comes with time, and therefore, perseverance is necessary. Even if you find yourself failing miserable, don’t quit immediately - try another form of meditation for it might work better for you. Eventually, you’ll definitely improve and experience the amazing benefits of this art.

 

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