How to Approach Meditation

[Guy David Uriel]

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Article Title: How to Approach Meditation
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I’m about to reveal a great tool that’s available to anyone on the planet, but which only a small percentage ever take advantage of. It’s a power given to us by God as part of His creation. If you already read my article, “Why Meditate and Do We Really Need to Meditate for Spirituality?”, then you’re already familiar with some of the reasons why meditation is important. (If you haven’t read it, I suggest you do so before proceeding.) Regardless of your motivation or method, adding meditation to your routine, even for just a short period each week, will bring many benefits to your soul.

So how do I start meditating, you might ask?

First and foremost, you should meditate your own way. If you are a Pathian – one who walks his own unique path – then just like me, you will eventually meditate in a way that feels wholly suited to your individual tastes. I have to admit that it was not until I had been meditating for quite some time that I developed my own way, and I did so by educating myself on the many techniques available to me.

However, my beginnings were based on one particular book that caught my attention because it broke down the process in a very easy-to-follow way. Each chapter outlined simple stages of meditation that were designed for weekly practice. What made me reach for this book in the first place? It was a claim on the dust jacket by the author that anyone can meditate for eight minutes a day, something I really wanted to be true, as it would fit perfectly with my lifestyle. The book I’m talking about is “8 Minute Meditation,” by Victor Davich. This book changed my life for the better by giving me the basic tools I needed to approach meditation. It was a great trade off: give up eight minutes a day in order to positively affect the other 23 hours and 52 minutes.

I don’t want you to think I’m under some obligation to promote Davich’s book in any way. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of books written on the subject of meditation for you to choose from; but I like this particular book because I know it works and is simple enough for novices. Moreover, The Path, as you know, is all about simplicity.

Whichever way you choose, whether it’s a book, an audio book, or the instruction of a friend, learn from skilled and experienced practitioners who have already ventured into this amazing practice. It’s crucial that you stay consistent, don’t rush and never give up. Just like any other field of practice, mastering meditation requires time and dedication, but eventually the effects will show.

Meditation is just like exercising. You must first learn the proper techniques and, as you progress, the physical effects will manifest on your body. As you educate yourself, you will be able to experiment with new routines that fit your own unique style. Meditation requires practice and patience before its inner effects are visible. Just like your body’s health will improve with exercise, so will your mind.

I remember the first time I started looking into meditation – I wanted it to be like magic. I thought with the right book saying the right things, I would simply slip into a meditative state and find myself in a mystical fantasy land. Boy, was I wrong. In fact, my whole approach to meditation was wrong. I even wrongly thought I would look foolish meditating. Bottom line, there is no magical world that you transcend into when meditating. Months of continued practice are usually required before a focused state of meditation can actually be achieved. And instead of a fantasy land, it is a vast cavern of emptiness, darkness and solitude.

Please, don’t take my word on the benefits of meditation. Or anyone’s words for that matter. You just need to try it for yourself. After all, what is eight minutes out of a vast 24-hour cycle? You could spend more time than that shaving in the morning or waiting in the drive-thru.

If you’re still reading this, I assume you want to try meditation. So here is what you need to do:

1. Find a great book that gives a clear guide to the type of meditation you would like to practice.

2. Set aside at least eight minutes each day where you can be alone to practice the stages of meditation in quiet seclusion.

3. Do not give up. This cannot be understated. Just like any other practice, meditation requires commitment.

4. Do not expect miracles. If you practice to become a marathon runner, you will likely never make it to the Olympics, but the health benefits will be tangible nonetheless.

5. Stay consistent.

I know many people erroneously believe that meditation is difficult or baseless. After all, we’re so use to being bombarded with information that meditation is no longer “relevant.” So if you still require more convincing, I’ll soon publish a series of articles done by people who have been meditating longer than I have. Perhaps they will be able to shed some light on simple techniques for meditation that they have used and the specific benefits they have realized as a result.
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