Attention is a simple idea. Its power comes from his practice and application. Attention should be paid or be aware of the purpose, in the present moment, without trial.
What I like most of the attention at the moment is that this is where we find our true strength, our power to choose, to make a decision at this time. We can choose to react and hinges when we feel pressured by someone, or we can choose to respond. How do you feel when you lose your temper with someone else to tell them what you want, a place of quiet strength? This is your power. Your power to choose, create, edit, whatever.
It is so easy to ignore or unconscious, of the moment. Distractions abound in our environment, and in our minds! Our thoughts can be very distracting, especially when they focus on the past (what we did yesterday, someone told us last week what happened to us in childhood) or future planning (in wondering how future events could prove, quiet, fear).
Even when we try to know, it's easy to forget! This is the human condition. "We know" We want to be present, which means fully here and now. And we are present at some time, until we get distracted and forget, no? I'll be there too.
Therefore, it is aware of the practice. Not in the sense that we want to get better in order to fulfill. Rather, the practice is necessary to build the capacity to stay in the present moment longer and more frequent.
How practice Care
My favorite tool I use and my support for our customers to be aware of the practice of meditation is attention. Again, it is simple, though not necessarily easy:
Find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed.
You can set a timer if desired. Start with 5-15 minutes.
Sit straight and close your eyes.
Focus on breath, watch it on your mind, to hear every breath and breathe
Think of the mental sky, and all the thoughts through the clouds. Let them drift into the sky, without a court order.
It 's a good idea to practice at the same time of day and in the same place, if you can. The morning is the best, because as soon as possible. Before going to sleep is also very useful in time. If you need to practice at different times, so it will still be many benefits.
Remember, there is no right or wrong to do so. There are many CDs, books and websites that describe the different traditions that have continued for centuries. Can be useful if you are a beginner, listen to recordings of guided meditation at first if you wish.
Attention to the benefits of meditation practice
The list of benefits regularly, mindfulness meditation has a long ... here are a couple of big hitters:
Meditation reverses the effects of stress by restoring your body to a state of calm, which helps repair and prevent further damage from the physical effects of stress.
The heart rate and breathing slows, blood pressure returns to normal, oxygen is used more efficiently, and sweat less.
The adrenal glands produce less cortisol stress hormone "too much of that can be hazardous to your health.
Your mental age at a slower pace
Your immune function improves.
Your mind clears.
Boost your creativity.
It 's easier to abandon his life in a harmful way, like overeating, smoking, alcohol and drugs.
You experience fewer negative thoughts and feelings and more positive thoughts and feelings.
Your concentration improves.
Insomnia has been reduced.
And as if that's not reason enough to begin to meditate, it is also particularly useful when you wake up at 3 am and I can not sleep, what happens to me.
So to try and see if the simple practice of conscious breathing and active to keep the agenda. You can find a way to describe the stress wash rather than trying to oppose. You can find the strength when you least expect it. And maybe even improve your health!
