Meditation - A Basic Technique.

Many people give up on meditation because of 'failures' to shut down their thoughts. The thing is, as long as you are trying, then you cannot fail.

Instead of aiming for a blank mind think of meditation as your stillness time, focus on breathing in and out and see where your mind takes you. Observe your own thoughts and then aim to find the stillness within them

I found this basic guide recently, written by Alice Grist , and its quiet similar to what i often do. It sometimes works for me so i thought i would share it with you...

A Basic Meditation
Start by sitting comfortably somewhere that allows you to have a straight back. Cross-legged is great but not necessary. A chair, bed, mat, your garden or the toilet cubicles at work are all acceptable places.

Close your eyes and prepare your mind to relax, get a feel for your body and how it is. Aim to relax all your muscles one by one. Search your joints for tension and when you find it, release it.
Stay in this place for a while, focus on your breath. Allow your thoughts to bubble up, but be sure not to linger on them. By concentrating on the breath you will help to dispel the mental machinations that will inevitably try to distract you.

When you are ready imagine yourself in a place where you feel safe and loved...
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