I've been told by many that I should try out meditation. From the many people I look up to and the studying I've done, I thought I'd give it a shot...again. I've tried mediation several times and actually felt great doing it but never stuck with it. Well I've decided to now, especially after listening to Arnold Schwarzenegger talk about how he practiced transcendental meditation for years, make it a habit every morning to meditate for at least 10 minutes.
Gotta say it wasn't perfect, but it was progress. I just love the whole idea of meditation; complete relaxation and clearing your mind to just be one. Couple minutes in my back was getting tight from being in that Buddhist position, but having a cushion under you helps. The main thing was focusing on your breathing and at first your mind wanders, which is perfectly fine, but you just have to accept it and bring yourself back to focusing on your breathing. (I feel like I'm an expert trying to teach you, which I'm definitely not....yet!)
I just thought I'd share my story over my meditation this morning and maybe inspire you to take a deeper look at the practice. If you already meditate then I'd love to hear some pointers and how it's helped you!
It's definitely helped get my day started great! Now to a great meal and even better workout!
Have a great day! Choose to live it up today, live in the moment and recognize all the things you have to be thankful for, because I feel like we all lose sight of that from time to time.
Don't exist, live.
Links & Extras
Listen to Arnold Schwarzenegger talk about meditation with Tim Ferriss. http://fourhourworkweek.com/2015/02/02/arnold-schwarzenegger/