A brief guide to meditation
Learn more about the practice of meditation.
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Transcript
Did you know meditation has been around for thousands of years?
Let's talk about Meditation Practice.
Mindfulness Awareness.
Working with our neurotic minds.
Mind and consciousness is the same thing.
Practice working with our minds.
Your mind desires constant entertainment.
Your Cell phone. The Internet. All Distraction.
The mind is often described as an ocean.
Rough waves on top. Stillness underneath.
With practice, over time, our minds begin to settle.
You already have the tools.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
Feel that sensation, notice the sounds around you.
Let them be what they are.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
If you wander off, just notice it.
Say to yourself, I see that.
Then gently return to the breath.
Practice working with your mind.
Your own stuff.
Be patient with yourself.
See what comes up and let go.
In. Out. Notice.
A-ha.
The Present moment.
There you are.
Let's talk about Meditation Practice.
Mindfulness Awareness.
Working with our neurotic minds.
Mind and consciousness is the same thing.
Practice working with our minds.
Your mind desires constant entertainment.
Your Cell phone. The Internet. All Distraction.
The mind is often described as an ocean.
Rough waves on top. Stillness underneath.
With practice, over time, our minds begin to settle.
You already have the tools.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
Feel that sensation, notice the sounds around you.
Let them be what they are.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
If you wander off, just notice it.
Say to yourself, I see that.
Then gently return to the breath.
Practice working with your mind.
Your own stuff.
Be patient with yourself.
See what comes up and let go.
In. Out. Notice.
A-ha.
The Present moment.
There you are.
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