Meditation, it seems, is viewed as something that we have to learn or be taught. We assume that being a spiritual person requires a great deal of study, dedication and sacrifice. You have to do all of those funny things. Things like being a vegetarian or worse a vegan. (oh, come on. That was funny) You have to live your life in a certain way and give up all of the really fun stuff. Psst, you are a spirit. You are a spirit with a body, not a body with a spirit. You've got this.
Breath through it
All you have to do to meditate is breath through it. Find a comfortable chair or a comfortable place on the floor or where ever you want. Wear comfortable clothing or don't. Put some music on or don't. Light some candles or don't. You can do it on your own or with a buddy. I would suggest that you remove the distractions if you can't tune things out. And then just breath. Take deep breaths in and out, slowly. Thoughts will come, that's OK. Just let them drift. Feelings might come with the thoughts. That is also OK. Try not to hang onto to them either. Just let them drift as well. There is no wrong way to do it. It isn't some complicated process you have to be taught. So no more thinking, to THOSE people meditation is an easy thing but I think for me, it is all too complicated to learn. You can't get it wrong.
When should I meditate
When ever you want to. I would suggest that you start once a day. Maybe before you go to sleep. But make a commitment to practice it everyday. Just for five minutes or so. You can build on the time, but don't be worried about the length of time. This is not an exact science. Just stop when you want to stop. After a week or so you may want to add another session into your morning routine.
It really is as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. Just do what feels right to you. You will be amazed at how much meditating just a few minutes a day will impact your life.
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