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Who has time to sit still and meditate? You do! You may enhance your mindfulness practice and experience a greater sense of peace in just ten minutes.
What are the benefits of meditating for ten minutes?
Every one of us should be able to locate and experience serenity at various points throughout the day.
A regular meditation practice of ten minutes yields a number of benefits, including a calmer mind, a more relaxed body, better attention and clarity, as well as a heightened sense of empathy and compassion. That's right; all of that came from doing "nothing" for ten minutes.
It takes time to discover our rhythm, get into it, and experience the benefits (after all, it is termed a "meditation practice," after all), just like it does when we start any new habit.
Be aware of the possibility that we will not immediately experience feelings that are more relaxed, focused, and compassionate as soon as we begin or stop the activity.
When we ask the mind to rest, it may have a difficult time doing so because it is so accustomed to being active and stimulated. Because of this, it requires training.
For instance, it is totally natural to experience agitation when we first try to meditate for ten minutes. This feeling can be described as almost identical to that of a ping-pong ball flying through space.
However, the more we meditate, the more resilient the mind gets, and the simpler it is for us to concentrate in and on the world that is all around us.
Although something like this can feel really frustrating, it's actually rather common. Meditation is not intended to accomplish anything other than to be practiced with as much compassion for oneself as one is capable of mustering.
The reality is that there is no best or worst way to practice meditation. Regardless of the thoughts that come to us throughout our 10-minute meditation, let's show our minds some compassion and be gentle with ourselves.
MeditationLifeSkillsPodcast.com strives to present meditation concepts that connect east and west, tradition and science in a non-sectarian way, from multiple traditions, without promoting any particular technique or method.
One important principle I try to accomplish is to take complex ideas about meditation and the not-so-well understood meditation principles and help you understand how they can fit into your life.
To your success in meditation!
Don Weyant/Founder
MeditationLifeSkillsPodcast.com
NOTE: Listen to these meditation episodes as much as you want in a comfortable position, whether sitting or lying down. For best results, we strongly suggest listening with headphones.
***This work is not meant to replace medical or counseling guidance from a qualified practitioner. Please get professional care if you suffer from a physical or mental disease.
