I have been meditating consistently now for about 10 weeks and it is AMAZING! š
I always knew the benefits but I havenāt always kept up a consistent practise. Like most humans, I can find myself waiting until things get really unbearable before I make positive changes in my life. I wait until the shit hits the fan.
AND THAT SHIT DEFINITELY HIT š©
A while ago I was filled with stress, anxiety and confusion practically every day for a good few weeks. It was all consuming.
I didnāt know what I was doing with my work, what direction to go in, finances were a huge worry and overall I felt so gross. šØ
I knew that this was not good for the mind or body. Itās an incredibly unhealthy way to live.š I couldnāt stand feeling that way every day. I couldnāt stand not being able to sleep at night, which made me feel worse in the day. Round and round it went. Not a merri-go-round, more of a worry-go-round! š
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH ā TIME TO MEDITATE š
I started with a nightly meditation, I now do a morning one too. Of course thereās been a few days here and there where I didnāt do it, or I fell asleep during it or just didnāt focus fully. But in most cases, it was great.
I use various guided meditations as I struggle to just sit in silence (at least for now). I use hypnosis style ones, visualisations and ones that guide you into silence. I like to mix it up. Iām always trying new stuff as well as keeping some solid favourites. What a blessing to be alive at the same time as YOUTUBE! God send. Amazing.š
SO WHAT HAPPENED? š¤
Well I didnāt make a million quid overnight! šSo some stresses are still there ā BUT, I deal with them much better. š I havenāt felt the same level of anxiety since.
I am more inspired, more positive, calmer and more faithful in life. My mind is much happier to be present rather than stress about the future. š
Iāve got MUCH more clarity on the direction of my work and have attracted some amazing people into my life who are helping me along my way. šThings are flowing. Iām getting stuff done rather than pissing about in my misery! I'm also starting to feel more confident in myself. Sure, I have some down days, but nothing like the downward spiral I was in a few months back.
Overall I FEEL GOOD! ā¤ļø
And ultimately thatās what itās about. If you feel crap, you think crap, you act crap and you get crap results! This isnāt rocket science. š
WHY DONāT YOU TRY IT? š
If thereās something youāre wanting ā to overcome anxiety, get clarity, peace, calm, success, happiness or more positivity and self-esteem ā just YouTube it. Look for the guided meditations. I tend to go with the ones that have most views/ ratings/ subscriptions. Or, if you want to sit in silence then just do that. š
Start with something short if youāre lacking in time or think you canāt do longer. Thereās even a one minute meditation! Whatever you want, itās there. USE IT! EVERY DAY! š
Let me know how it goes. š
Yes, meditation is a good practice comparable to praying. It has physiological results, reduces stress, anxiety, body inflammation, improves the immune system, etc...
Yes! People are starting to teach it in schools too - amazing :)
Nice - keep going! You ever heard of Insight Timer? Free app with thousands of great meditations.