A thought on meditation…
I have seen countless lives change with this one choice – “the decision that meditation will be my new normal.”
Like getting up in the morning and automatically brushing your teeth, making meditation a part of your day every day, will change how you live your life.
Here are a few thoughts from the Dalai Lama on meditation:
“Whatever forms of meditation you practice, the most important point is to apply mindfulness continuously, and make a sustained effort. It is unrealistic to expect results from meditation within a short period of time. What is required is continuous sustained effort.” – Dalai Lama
“The mind is definitely something that can be transformed, and meditation is a means to transform it.” – Dalai Lama
“If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation.” – Dalai Lama
It is of course natural to encounter inner resistance to meditation. One of the greatest challenges we face in our daily lives is the constant chatter of our minds. Our inner narratives can be relentless, pulling us into the past or projecting us into the future and our growth is dependent on developing the skill to not let those inner narratives control our lives.
If it is completely impossible for you to sit through a meditation, then you are not in control of your life, period!
The part of you that says, “I can’t do this”… or… “I won’t do this”… or… “this is a waste of time…” (or any other variation of this) this part of you is in complete control of your life. This disempowering inner narrative doesn’t only have an opinion about meditation, it’s making all of your decisions for you, and it will control you forever until you put the voice of wisdom back in the driver’s seat. Meditation IS how you take back control. Meditation IS how your inner voice of wisdom slowly becomes more and more clear.
It’s important to remember that just like a muscle, your mind needs to be trained. A well-trained mind is a resilient mind, capable of overcoming obstacles, achieving goals, and experiencing lasting happiness. With practice, your mind becomes the greatest resource that you have.
Cultivate a healthy relationship with your mind:
- Be patient with yourself. Progress takes time.
- Start small and build gradually. A few minutes a day can make a significant difference.
- Embrace discomfort. It’s often in challenging moments that we grow the most.
- Prioritize your mental health. Meditation is an investment in yourself.
- Don’t give up. Keep practicing, even on the days when it feels difficult.
In conclusion, the mind is not merely a passive observer of the world but an active participant in shaping our reality. By cultivating mindfulness and practicing meditation, we can transform our minds into our greatest resource, empowering us to navigate life’s challenges with grace and resilience.
Come and join us for a little while, even if you don’t make it through the whole session.
Have a beautiful Sunday beautiful people!
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Finding silence.