MIRACLES OF MEDITATION 

Meditation goes beyond optimism. Meditation is the practice of strengthening  one’s awareness or focusing one’s mind for a span of time. It is the constant process of training  the mind to focus and  redirect your thoughts. It expands the consciousness of yourself and your environment. It illuminates that by creating  space and stillness  inside, we can experience the peace and joy of our soul.

My sweet childhood memories… whenever I saw my grandpa sitting with eyes closed, I thought he was sleeping . One day, I went closely to him and keenly observed him. Then he gently opened his eyes…I slowly asked him “What are you doing Thatha (Grandpa) ?”  “I am seeing the Lord Shiva…ma” he gently answered. Then I thought if we keep our eye closed with cross leg, we can see lord Shiva. Then I sat in a place and closed my eyes, eagerly waited to see the lord Shiva. I was waiting and waiting …I saw only the cotton candies, sweets , halwas, gulab jamoons and  my school books. Years later …Now…I can see the lord Shiva when I close my eyes…but I can’t see my grandpa…definitely time teaches you everything…back to topic

MEDITATION AND FOCUS

Meditation needs focusing your awareness on one object. It is good to practice daily for 20-30 minutes. It is ideal to practice meditation in a quiet and clean place, sitting in a comfortable position with your back straight.

1. Focus on your breath. Start with a few deep and slow breaths to provoke a calm response in your sense organs.

2. Concentrate on your third eye or center of your chest to focus your mind and start to connect its energy.

3. Steady your breathing to a base, inhale and exhale silently for 3- 5 seconds. Let your mind slow down and calm.

4. Focus on your chosen point

   An object that you find boosting- for instance light, an open space, a flower, the sun  or the ocean.

  A slogan or chant (mantra) that you have chosen

  Your thoughts– watch your thoughts with no reaction. Focus on it even though they are gloomy.

Start with 5 minutes and slowly extend up to 20 – 30 minutes.

5. Finish your meditation session on a feeling of gratitude for the world.

SYMPTOMS OF ADVANCEMENT

Your advance is not counted by  your success in focusing your mind, or having any unusual experiences during your meditation. You would feel you are on the right path by the way you feel the rest of the day.

• You will stay more peaceful, optimistic and balanced
• Your feelings will be more stable and holistic.
• Your mind would be inclined to serve others, more open minded and understanding.
• You will expand a wide outlook of life.
• You will be welcoming your life and yourself as it is.

PSYCHOLOGICAL   BENEFITS

• Focuses the mind that makes us to comprehend our internal life.
• Takes away ignorance.
• Helps to get the better of anxiety.
• Increases purity and wisdom.
• Clear the mind of thoughts.

WHEN TO MEDITATE

It is good to meditate early in the morning before starting your daily works. So you can do it mindfully. Meditation in the morning helps create a feeling of calmness and inner peace to boost the rest of your day. It brings focus and clarity to increase your efficiency all over the day⁠.

TAKE AWAY

The practice of meditation emanated in the ancient Vedic times of India and is explained in the ancient Vedic texts. Research shows numerous health benefits associated with meditation and it goes beyond the mind to the deepest level of the inner soul.

 “Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.” Buddha

“Only in my deep meditation do I come to know who I truly am.” Sri Chinmoy

“Meditation is not a way of making your mind quiet. It’s a way of entering into the quiet that’s already there.”