Wednesday, March 23, 2016


By Steven Williams


Meditation becomes a challenge because many people cannot concentrate. For others, it is the availability of adequate time, special resources like carpets or music or even the right environment to meditate. However, the best way to achieve desired results is to find an effective meditation technique for your situation or needs.

There is no universal approach when meditating considering that everyone has a different goal. This calls for personalized approach if unique goals are to be achieved. In fact, improvisation plays a big role in helping you achieve results in whichever environment. You have the option of joining a group or meditating alone. As long as you have clearly set goals, the environment or availability of resources should not hinder your progress.

Concentration is one of the most effective techniques when meditating. You are required to focus on a single point, repeated sound, position, action, etc. With a burning candle, you can focus on the flame and still achieve inner calmness. Listening to the repeated sound of a gong or counting beads on a rosary or necklace will still be effective.

It proves difficult for most people to focus on a single point or idea at the beginning. Experts suggest that the concentration duration be increased gradually. The best duration to meditate is thirty minutes at most. Do not entertain emerging ideas but simply let them fly away. It takes time for you to master this.

There is another effective method called mindful meditation. This is almost the opposite of concentration. You will be required to let your mind freely think through ideas. While the mind wonders and ignites all manner of thoughts, take a mental note of the emerging ideas. This method helps you to appreciate the dynamic nature of your mind and the beauty of its thoughts. It is the best way to attain mental balance and allow ideas to flow from your mind without judging them as good or bad.

Stillness is advocated whenever you meditate. To help you achieve body and mental stillness, it is recommended that you engage in an activity that puts you into a cycle. Slow motion movements, walking, humming, listening to constant melody are some of the options available. These are hacks that you can achieve without the need for expensive apparatus or facilitation.

In case meditating alone proves difficult, you may consider the option of guided meditations. This is by experts who have put together resources and techniques for targeted situations and goals. The resources can be obtained from shops or downloaded online. The most common resources for guided meditations are music, sounds and narratives. You can even do it over the phone.

There are great rewards whenever you meditate including easier handling of stress. Whenever you attain inner stillness, your potential is boosted since you generate positive thoughts. Meditating makes you a master of your inner self which means that you can move with confidence towards your desired goals. A few minutes meditating on regular basis are sufficient to achieve desired results. With a simple carpet on the floor, music in the background, walk in the park or just sitting quietly will help you achieve desired results.




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