The habit of meditation is one of the most powerful things I’ve ever learned. Amazingly, it’s also one of the most simple habits to do — you can do it anywhere, any time, and it will always have immediate benefits.
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- Get Comfortable
A comfortable seat is the starting point for all meditation practice. A meditation cushion is great, but so is a folded blanket, meditation bench, firm pillow, or a bolster. If you’re sitting on the floor, make sure your hips are higher than your knees by at least four inches. This will help your spine stay straight and reduce any discomfort in your knees.
- Sit Tall
A good word to think of when you’re sitting is “dignity.” Imagine yourself sitting on a throne. Lengthen your spine and feel your tailbone and the crown of your head pulling away from each other. This helps maintain alertness and increase energy flow.
When you sit straight, it’s easier to breathe, the heart opens, and the spine is in happy alignment.
- Start Small
Start small. Ten minutes of meditation a day is a great beginning. If that’s too much, five minutes is fine. I guarantee everyone has five minutes he or she can carve out of the morning. Just set the alarm for five minutes earlier than you usually get up.
- Notice Your Excuses
You will have excuses for why you can’t meditate. You’re too busy, you’re too tired, your kids need you. Rather than submit to these claims, just pay attention to what they are. Since the way we do one thing is usually the way we do everything, they probably reveal something.
- Practice Makes Perfect
Meditation is a skill that gets better with practice, just like chess or cooking. You are learning to master your emotions, harness your thoughts, and train the nervous system to stay regulated in the face of stress.
These things take time. You don’t eat one healthy meal and call it done. You don’t expect to get strong from one day at the gym. Think of regular meditation as a workout for the mind.
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