Jill is happily soaking up the sun
I got to yoga early again and had time alone to meditate. My mine becomes”untrained” so quickly. I definitely understand the Buddhist concept of “Monkey Mind”.
How I did it: Meditation is just thinking. It's about your state of mind. I run, that's my meditation. Do something relaxing. It doesn't have to be sitting cross-legged, humming. Do something you enjoy. Examples: listening to music, playing a game, writing, thinking, running, cooking, etc. Read how I did it…
Antonia39 - is attempting to be very mindful...
How I did it: After having read about it so many times, i made a first attempt a few years ago, but even though it felt great, i couldn't get a 'rhythm' going... But some months back, a lot of spiritual stuff fell into place and meditation seemed a logical thing to do. Every evening now, i put a few minutes aside, get my special cushion out, close the door of my bedroom and get going. Sit there, still, breath, focus - and 'wake up' full of beans... Read how I did it…
Jill is happily soaking up the sun
I got to yoga early again and had time alone to meditate. My mine becomes”untrained” so quickly. I definitely understand the Buddhist concept of “Monkey Mind”.
Antonia39 - is attempting to be very mindful...
still keeping it going…
Now that the kids have gone back to school and husband is back at work, it appears to be easier to remember to do it.
Getting up earlier is good too… Although this morning i felt like i was still asleep, sitting there….
tamz23 is running, yoga and meditation.
I usually try to do this for at least 5-10 minutes before bed. I would like to do it when I wake up in the morning also.
Antonia39 - is attempting to be very mindful...
even with my husband having his holidays, which is normally a distraction…
Just 5 minutes of sitting there seems to make a slight difference to the start of the day…
Antonia39 - is attempting to be very mindful...
Got up, went downstairs, put the kettle on, left it to slow-cook, went back upstairs, opened the window of my bedroom and sat down. Sounds pretty easy, really. Why can’t i just do this every day…
The kids didn’t even bat an eyelid, seen me sit there often enough…
Kettle was cooking by the time i got back downstairs…
Antonia39 - is attempting to be very mindful...
Been reading about it and learning from other people, and deep down i know that applying myself to it everyday will be worth it. But being a mum of 4 and being useless at organising myself, it is proving tricky. Maybe by reading the tips and stories here could get me into it quicker…
Jill is happily soaking up the sun
April 21
If I get to yoga really early. I will have time to mediatate before class and set an intention for my yoga tonight, as well.
So meditating was challenging today. I did it but my mind had a hard time settling down. I had a lot of stress today and last night but meditating took the edge off.
This morning I woke early and meditated. This is my time to do this since there are no distractions. Great way to begin my day.