Beginning with Meditation

For some time I've been considering dipping my toe into the world of blogging. As a keen seeker of spiritual growth for the past ten years and with a passion for sharing things I've discovered it seemed a natural progression to find a home on the web and share a few insights that I've found helpful.

The intention I have for the blog is to make it both interesting and inspiring. So I thought I'd begin with something that I've found most helpful but still seems to give people a wary look when you mention it - meditation.

Such a simply idea, take time out, and be quiet. Could anything be more simply? But for such a simple thing it can seem before people try it 'weird' and for the beginner it can also seem quite hard - am I doing it right? etc.

I first began meditating about 9 years ago. I was very unsure what I was meant to do or feel or anything else when I first began. It was rather daunting, even the meditation book I'd bought in hope of finding a simple route in felt overwhelming. What I discovered was that it could be as simple as finding a quiet place, and putting on some relaxing music and just sitting and breathing.

As with all things there are as many ways to meditate as there are people to tell you about them. I've since moved on to enjoying a sound meditation that Wayne Dyer shares in 'Getting in the Gap' and 'Mediations for Manifesting'. What I love about both these meditations is the focus I get from using the mantra which seems to help me experience a deeper level of peace.

The other benefit from meditation I've found in my own life is that things feel easier and more flowing. The times in my life when things have really come together and I've felt most prosperous and joyful are those times when I meditate on a daily basis.

Sometimes life happens and for whatever reason I stop meditating and things unravel slightly. Then I remember, like reching for the light switch when walking into a dark room, I can meditate. And on beginning once more I feel the flow return to my life.

So if you've ever fancied meditating I'd highly recommend giving it a go. Just take some quiet time, find some space, relax, breath and when the thoughts pop up, just let them float by like boats on the river. Trust yourself and trust your intuition to guide you.

In peace and love

Verity