05-15-2015, 10:12 PM
I think maybe you're getting frustrated while attempting to meditate, and so by association meditation has become a frustrated/uncomfortable experience you're reluctant to engage in.
Why not take a formal meditation class somewhere? Also there are lots of instructions on the web.
The basics are simple: sit comfortably. focus attention on your breath. when thoughts or distractions arise, it's only the mind doing what it likes to do. As attention drifts to thoughts or other things, bring it back to the breath without frustration or judgment. With each exhale, count a number. Begin with 1 on the first exhale, then 2 on the next exhale. When you get to 10, start with 1 again on the next exhale.
Give up the need to 'achieve' something through meditation. The goal is to simply sit and do this process, not to achieve something. If you're following the above instructions, you ARE doing it right.
When you get comfortable with this, you may want to focus your mind on God and his infinite love for all that exists.
Enjoy!
Why not take a formal meditation class somewhere? Also there are lots of instructions on the web.
The basics are simple: sit comfortably. focus attention on your breath. when thoughts or distractions arise, it's only the mind doing what it likes to do. As attention drifts to thoughts or other things, bring it back to the breath without frustration or judgment. With each exhale, count a number. Begin with 1 on the first exhale, then 2 on the next exhale. When you get to 10, start with 1 again on the next exhale.
Give up the need to 'achieve' something through meditation. The goal is to simply sit and do this process, not to achieve something. If you're following the above instructions, you ARE doing it right.
When you get comfortable with this, you may want to focus your mind on God and his infinite love for all that exists.
Enjoy!