Meditation is more popular than ever, making its way into the mainstream more and more every day.
However, with its growing popularity comes pervasive and often discouraging myths surrounding what meditation is and how to practice it correctly.
I’m here to tell you that any barriers between you and having a sustainable and valuable meditation practice are false. Meditation is for YOU!
1. You think meditation is about not thinking about anything. If the only way to meditate successfully was to clear your mind of all thoughts, no one would meditate – ever. Not thinking about anything is virtually impossible! While a totally silent mind is a great goal to look forward to after years (if not a lifetime) of regular practice, it’s important to know that you can start experiencing the benefits of meditation the very first time you sit down, close your eyes, and take 10 deep breaths. Meditation is for everyone, at every level of experience. Instead of trying to empty your mind of all thoughts, try focusing on just one thought. And simply observe what happens.
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2. You think you have to meditate for long periods of time, and you’re forcing yourself to meditate longer than what feels comfortable. The benefits of meditation come from the quality of your time on your pillow, not the quantity of time. We live in a busy world, and there are much more responsibilities and requirements thrust upon us every day. Stressing out over whether or not you’re spending enough time in meditation is a worry you don’t need to take on. Are you able to find a quiet place where you can sit undisturbed for just a few minutes? Is it possible for you to close your eyes for just a few deep breaths? Can you sit comfortably in a relaxed position long enough to release some tension from your muscles? Those are the qualities of a good meditation practice. In time or at different times, you’ll be able to carve out more time for your practice. But if all you have in this moment is 4 minutes to spare, then that’s just perfectly fine.
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3. You think meditation is about spirituality instead of recognizing it as a practical tool for managing stress and maintaining balance. Meditation doesn’t belong to any religion or specific philosophy. While many people use meditation as part of their religious practices, it’s not a requirement to be spiritual or to believe in a higher power to meditate. Meditation has been used for centuries as a means of maintaining mental, emotional, and physical health. Don’t knock it because you don’t consider yourself to be a spiritual person. Science has been supporting the benefits of meditation for ages, and it can be a practical and powerful tool in helping you to reach your goals.
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Stay blissed,
Rebekah “Bex” Borucki, founder of BexLife.com and the Blissed In® wellness movement, is a mother-of-five, TV host, meditation guide, author, speaker, birth doula, fitness and yoga instructor, and popular social media personality. Her first book, You Have 4 Minutes to Change Your Life (Hay House 2017), is available now, wherever books are sold.
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