HOW TO HARNESS THE POWER OF MEDITATION FOR PEACE OF MIND
IF YOU have decided you need to look after your body and mind better, you’re not alone. While many are turning to yoga and home workouts, meditation is gaining popularity as well.
However, you may have questions such as how to begin, where to start, what the experience will be like.
According to Anshul Agrawal, director and partner at Zed Black and a meditation practitioner, meditation is the subtle skill of letting go of all struggles in order to relax and reconnect with your actual nature, which is love, joy and peace.
“Meditation allows you to relax completely. It is critical to maintain mental health and lower stress levels. It is a simple exercise of inhaling and exhaling. It’s a stimulating activity that’s simple to integrate into your everyday routine.”
Meditation is simple to learn and involves some fairly straightforward techniques, he says. Before getting started, here is what Agrawal suggests:
Know the basics
Today, meditating daily is not a luxury but a necessity. We must harness the power of meditation if we want to be unconditionally joyful and have peace of mind. The goal is to make you calm, stress-free, painfree, healthy and happy. Meditation is beneficial to one’s physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Meditation has been used to accomplish enlightenment. It has been preached by great minds as a method of alleviating misery. Meditation has been shown to be beneficial for a variety of life goals. It is referred regarded as “meal for the soul” by modern-day meditators.
Meditation increases focus and allows you to be aware of the present moment. If you give heed, you’ll see that the mind oscillates between the past and the future.
Make it a routine
Commit to a regular practice, a few times a week if possible. Ten or 15 minutes at first, daily – when you will sit, relatively undisturbed, with some light music if that makes you happy. In the beginning it takes discipline and perseverance to make it a habit, so honour your routine and time for self-love.
Opt for a healing fragrance
To create a space for meditation one can burn fragrances or incense sticks which elevate the mood. Camphor is a scent that transports you to a higher realm. Historically, it’s known for its fragrant and therapeutic properties. The use of incense in healing has been a part of Ayurveda since its inception.
Camphor will help create positivity in your surroundings, stimulate creativity, aid concentration, relieve stress and anxiety and promote peaceful and sound sleep.
Feel your breath
Follow the sensation of your breath as you inhale and exhale. When you notice that your mind has wandered for a few seconds or even a minute or more, simply return your attention to the breath. You will realise that meditation isn’t about not thinking, your mind won’t automatically shut off and become thought-free. Instead, meditation can help you become more aware of your thoughts and better regulate them over time.
Stick with it
It’s always easy to start something new – a new diet, a new exercise regime, a new hobby – but the tricky part is to keep it going. For this to happen you need to be clear of your reasons to meditate and practice meditation.
One needs to be clear about what you want to get out of your sessions – whether it’s to feel happier, calmer, be more focused and productive at work or be less stressed.
This fundamental thought will help you to create the right attitude and to maintain the commitment to a more peaceful self.