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Never before has it been more important to give your body and mind a vacation than it is right now.
Beginners Meditation Secrets to Reducing Anxiety in 5 Minutes
The importance of taking time to rest your body and mind has never been greater. People's anxiety and concern are understandable given the state of the economy as it stands right now. Relaxation can sometimes feel like a luxury that you can't afford to give up.
That may seem like a logical conclusion, but I wonder if you can really afford to ignore the opportunity to find some peace right now.
In addition to decreasing anxiety and panic attacks, finding 20-30 minutes each day to relax with a technique like meditation can also improve your productivity and creativity at work by increasing your drive and motivation.
In addition, meditating isn't as difficult as many people think it is. Sit quietly for a few minutes, and let your thoughts drift away. Humans, in my opinion, strive to change the world far too often simply by focusing their minds on it. We have the illusion that if we try hard enough, we can make a difference. Don't think about anything else for the time being.
Some people like to sit in silence and try to calm their thoughts. For the most part, I thought it to be too difficult for beginners. If you're comfortable with it, go ahead and try it. It's like trying not to let gravity pull you down when you're trying to force yourself to think of nothing.
When I close my eyes, I see a serene landscape, like resting on a deserted beach. You may create a pleasant guided meditation for yourself. Allow yourself to be carried away by your imagination for a moment.
Many people have the idea that when they sit down to meditate, something magical is supposed to happen. It appears that many people believe they must have some sort of religious experience in order to be considered religious. While it's possible, trying to force something to happen defeats the purpose of meditation and stresses you out even more.
Don't expect anything, in particular, to come to you during your meditation; instead, let your thoughts travel where it pleases. Within a month or two, even if you can just manage 5 or 10 minutes a day, you'll notice a significant reduction in your anxiety.
Meditation, for the majority of individuals, begins as a chore that takes up too much time but then it quickly transforms into a practice they can't live without.
MeditationLifeSkillsPodcast.com strives to present meditation concepts that connect east and west, tradition and science in a non-sectarian way, from multiple traditions, without promoting any particular technique or method.
One important principle I try to accomplish is to take complex ideas about meditation and the not-so-well understood meditation principles and help you understand how they can fit into your life.
To your success in meditation!
Don Weyant/Founder
MeditationLifeSkillsPodcast.com
NOTE: Listen to these meditation episodes as much as you want in a comfortable position, whether sitting or lying down. For best results, we strongly suggest listening with headphones.
***This work is not meant to replace medical or counseling guidance from a qualified practitioner. Please get professional care if you suffer from a physical or mental disease.
