I have again reviewed
the exercises. I still cannot get them to work for me. I have too much running
through my mind at all times. I cannot sit still long enough to pay attention.
Of course I do not have the peace and quiet to be able to complete them. I have
two children, a husband and a family friend in my tiny house. My youngest has
been extremely sick so it has been weighing on my mind. If these exercises were
more effective I would use them daily. I would love to sit in a quiet room and
clear my mind and use these practices. I think they could take the weight of
the world off my shoulders if I would allow it. I have just had not success
with them. It is very unfortunate. I would love to use them especially at
night. They may be helpful while trying to sleep. Ever since I quit smoking I
have become an insomniac. A relaxation technique would be great. I may have to
try them again when I am very tired and my house is quiet! Wish me luck!
Do not give up. Keep practicing and you will eventually master some sort of meditation. You do not have to do one of the ones in the class you can make up your own. Just keep playing around with it and see what works. I use concentrating on my breathing to help me go to sleep at night or focusing on a tense area in my mind and visualize it releasing. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHey, keep trying these exercises because one day you will find the calmness in your mind that you desire! LIfe is always happening around us and sometimes it is hard to take the time to even breathe deeply. It reminds me of times when you are so busy that you forget to drink water. Eventually the body begins to overheat, mental stability decreases, vision is not as vivid. Once you remember to drink water, the lights become brighter, your mind relaxes and the body's equilibrium is found. I have faith that you will find a meditation technique that works for you! By the way, congratulations on quitting smoking!!
ReplyDelete-Shauna