Meditation is one of my personal requirements for year of the Tiger. A few weeks ago I joined a meditation group that meets on Sunday mornings. I was excited thinking that I will be able to learn meditation and see the benefits in my life. Three weeks later I am feeling discouraged, wondering if I will ever get the hang of meditation. I am able to sit for the 30 minutes and mostly silence my mind but afterwards I do not feel the benefit. So what am I doing wrong? I am not being patient with myself. I am expecting too much from myself.
Honestly, I do not really understand mediation. If I do not understand something how can I see the benefits? I found a website How to Meditate that I think will also help on my path. I am also aware that I am not appreciating Tai Chi as meditation. I remember when I started Tai Chi that my mind would constantly wander. Now I can stay in the moment for extended times.
No different then learning a new form, I need to be patient and just do it. I will be mindful so I am open to the experience. I need to get the basics down and then start to build upon them. I need to train and practice daily in order to get better. I need to trust the process. Maybe then I will gain a full understanding of meditation and the benefits of it.
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