Let’s define meditation as any practice that is designed to quiet the mind by strongly focusing it in a single direction. This attention allows us to experience stillness instead of constant chatter. People associate meditation practice with the eastern philosophies but meditation is practiced by almost every culture around the world. The benefits of mediation are numerous and well documented. It is a great tool to release stress and is very useful in the management of pain. A recent study involving university students documented a significant increase in the students’ ability to tolerate the pain of electric shock after only one hour of mediation instruction. Meditation has been shown to reduce anxiety, help in managing high blood pressure, lower stress related blood cortisol levels and has even helped war veterans to deal with post traumatic stress. Regular meditation practice brings us to the still point within ourselves where we can begin to experience the deeper reality of our being. As we release into this awareness we start to perceive ourselves, and others, as manifestations of pure spirit in physical form. Most meditation techniques have the same goal but take many paths to get there. In a simple unseeded meditation the practitioner pays attention to something like their breath moving in and out of their body. Seeded meditations focus on a single sound or image in order to unite a person with the object of their attention. There are also more active forms of meditation. A practice known as Hakalau uses peripheral vision to allow one to move through any environment with a deeper connection to the things around them. Whether you’re an absolute beginner, or a veteran looking to deepen their practice, the best way to approach meditation is with a beginner’s mind. Keep things simple. Let go of your assumptions about what is supposed to happen and allow your process to unfold. Whatever comes up while you’re meditating is the result that you’re looking for. Be gentle and patient with yourself. The following simple, but powerful, meditation technique is one that I learned while studying Huna in Hawaii. Find a quiet place where you’ll be undisturbed while you meditate. Turn the lights down and close the blinds. Your room should be as dark as possible. Sit in a comfortable position with your back straight . Close your eyes. Take four very deep, slow, breaths. Notice the light behind your eyes. If you can’t see the light, squeeze your eyes tightly closed or press gently up into the inner corner of each eye with your index fingers. When you let go you should see the light. Keep your eyes relaxed and look at the light. Let go. Follow the light. If your mind wanders, just bring it back. Focus on the light inside. Pay attention to the light. Do this meditation as long as you like and gently open your eyes when you’re done. Practicing this for even ten minutes three times a week will bring remarkable results.
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