One of the best and easiest was to calm and rest your mind is through meditation. Meditation puts you in a place where you can be in a calm state of consciousness. This is different than when you are awake, and you are always thinking about all of the things going on in the world around you. With meditation, your mind will be relaxed, and you will be able to focus on what is going on inside of you.
Meditation is there to help to bring you peace and calmness. It is part of who you are. The hardest part of meditation is to try and calm your mind and allow yourself to explore who you are. The mind is what holds people back the most in meditation. But, with practice, you will see that you can reach this state of consciousness that will bring you the peace you need.
Practicing meditation can help you to be able to look at what is going on around you now. This helps you to be able to focus on balancing your mind and your attention. When you are not focused, you will be anxious or restless and this will make you not be able to be comfortable.
Meditation can help to get rid of anxiety and stress and it can help you to clear your mind. This can also increase the feelings of calmness and help you to have peace and to be aware of the energies that surround you. As you practice this, you will see that your mind will be more open and excited to the world around you.
Kinds of Meditation
There are all kinds of meditation and not one is going to be the “right” one. Meditation works differently for everyone, and you have to decide what is best for you.
Refocusing Meditation
Refocusing or concentration meditation is when you meditate, and you are able to focus because of an object you look at. You focus your mind on what is in front of you and when you feel that your mind is going to begin to wander, you concentrate back on the object in front of you. This practice allows you to be able to concentrate better.
With concentration meditation, this helps to improve the mind and the memory. It allows you to connect with other people better and helps you to focus your mind on details that you need to remember.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness meditation is a meditation that allows you to be more aware of what you are thinking about and what your mind is concentrating on. When you begin to focus on something other than meditation, you need to be mindful of what you are focusing on. You will be able to see if there is a certain pattern that you need to notice.
With mindfulness meditation, you are able to be more aware of what your mind and body are focusing on and feeling. It also can allow you to be more aware of what emotions you are having, allowing you to get rid of any built-up stress. This kind of meditation can help you to sleep better and be healthier in your body.
What is Grounding?
Grounding is when you are connected to the earth with your body. This is where you will share the vibrational frequencies that your body has with the world around you. Being grounded can help you when you meditate.
Using Grounding Meditation as a Beginner
Are you someone that has a hard time concentrating or you find your mind wandering or daydreaming throughout the day? Do you work in a place that brings a lot of stress? Have you tried to ground yourself, but you feel like you aren’t getting anywhere with it? By practicing grounding meditation, you can see that you can feel better in your mind, body and soul.
Meditation and Grounding
Once you decide that you want to meditate, you need to take time to make sure you are grounded. You need to look at the area around you and see what kind of energies you are feeling. Let the energy of the earth surround you. Here are some things you can do to be grounded:
- Go outside and walk barefoot in the grass.
- Walk barefoot in the sand and focus on how it feels.
- Talk to trees, hug one or touch a flower. Let yourself connect with the living things in nature.
- Try finding an earthing mat, patch or band when you begin your meditation.
Preparing to Meditate
- Don’t take your phone or other electronics with you.
- Make sure that you are in a place that is quiet.
- Give yourself at least 20 minutes.
- Use an earthing product such as a mat, band or patch.
- If you choose to sit on the bed or a chair, make sure that your feet are on the ground, and you are sitting up tall.
- Put your hands in your lap and put your palms facing the ceiling.
- Close your eyes.
- Be comfortable.
Breathing with Meditation
- Focus on your breathing.
- Breath in deeply and slow through the nose and then exhale your breath.
- Allow your mind to focus on your breathing.
- If you become distracted, go back to paying attention to your breathing.
Visualizing with Meditation
- Imagine that you are by a tree.
- Allow your energy to focus on the earth.
- Imagine that the tree has a trunk, and it is going through your body to your feet.
- Let the trunk reach into the earth.
- As you are deep breathing, let go of negativity. Allow any anger or hurt to leave and go into the earth.
- Allow your energy to grow and let positivity come to you.
Using Mountain Meditation
- Imagine that you are by a mountain. Think of all the details.
- Let the mountain fill you and imagine that you are being the mountain.
- Be calm and sit quietly.
- Do not let storms or anything distract you.
- Allow yourself to be still and to feel close to the earth.
Being Still
- Allow your feelings to come to you and let them rest.
- Take a few minutes to be calm and peaceful.
- Focus and allow your mind and body to come back to the room you are in.
- Open your eyes and then journal your feelings and emotions.