Wellness

[lolakimono]

[butterfly123]

This is an interesting topic to me. Whether using guided imagery or another practice, I would be interested in suggestions of what others do to meditate. 

I am not wanting to be rude and change your thread @lolakimono and if I am doing so please let me know?

[Snowpuppy]

While I consider myself a spiritual person, just can't  meditate. Prayer, yes....meditation, not so much.

My mind goes onto the next practical thing like bills to pay or laundry to do. 

I admire those who are able to reach such a state.

[chessylady]

Snowpuppy, mind wandering during meditation happens to everyone. Just say to yourself "Thinking" and get back to focussing on your breath. 

[circles]

I don't  Meditate...but whenever i feel anxiety...or fear ...or things out of my comfort zone....I say my Rosary...and I do that three or four times of day...it calms me down ...and I can go on...

[alliswell]

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@butterfly123 wrote:

This is an interesting topic to me. Whether using guided imagery or another practice, I would be interested in suggestions of what others do to meditate. 

I am not wanting to be rude and change your thread @lolakimono and if I am doing so please let me know?

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@butterfly123  The Buddha quote is soooo true!  Meditation is so worthwhile.  Initially meditation can seem challenging like riding a bike and learning to balance, but it's important to keep practicing.  It's kind of like, daydreaming in a way.  For me, learning to maintain a focus on one thing . . . like, my breathing . . .  or one word repeated over and over in my mind like, the word peace or love.  

[sweetee2]

    For me I usually wake up around 5 am. I go out side on my back deck, a sit in my Bliss reclining chair and listen to all the sounds I can hear with my eyes closed. Then I watch the sun come up and I'm ready for my day. I don't know if this is mediation or not but I need this little quiet time to myself.

[sparklestar]

Buddha is right.

[SilleeMee]

My mother was Shinto, so meditation is in my blood.

[Bird mama]

I don't think I've ever tried meditating.  

I do put good music on and lose myself in dance daily.  For real, I almost black out and don't remember it.  And, I am not drinking or taking medication beforehand.

Is that kind of like meditating or do you have to sit calmly in one spot.  I can't do that.