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Meditation tips and tricks


Meditation does not cure all problems - rather it gives you the tools to handle all problems with grace. The biggest of problems is emotional reactivity. From a meditative state, it is easier to respond with intention rather than react mindlessly. 

If you've never tried meditation but are searching for a way to live more peacefully and intentionally in the world, here are some tips on how to start:
  • At first, holding an intention/ affirmation / mantra in your mind is easier than trying to eradicate all thought. For example: "Suffering is an opportunity for growth." or "I am loving and kind."
  • Breathing and posture matter:
1. Breathe in for a count of 8. Hold for a count of 8. Exhale for a count of 8. Hold for a count of 8.
2. Find a position that helps you focus and relax. Sit, lie down, whatever works.
  • Guided meditations help me get in the right head space. Try out a few until you find one that resonates.
  • Yoga can put you in a meditative state. If you're a more active person by nature, try yoga.
  • Practice mindfulness: really look at something or someone. Focus on the task before you. 
  • Accept everything as it is, instead of how you wish it was, or how you think it should be. 




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