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There are many ways to learn how to meditate. The essential part for you, is to choose a meditation that suits you. The point of it all is really simple; "Become the observer".
Many people seam to romanticize about meditation, and create very long advanced techniques, and even visualizations of them selves inn a another place etc. Meditation is not intended for escaping reality, but becoming one with the now, our true nature. Be here now! as Eckhart Tolle says. Inn our daily life we get to centered in our thoughts and worry`s, which tend to create a lot of stress and anger for many of us. To meditate is to remember your true nature, everyone can do this, cause every living being is present here and now, we just forget to treasure it. We get caught / identified with our minds totally. In meditation we want to nourish the state of being, just being, without judging what appears here and now when we sit in meditation. With practice we can bring this into our daily life.
The point I want to make, is that meditation is not something advanced that only a guru can do, but something everyone can practice. The only practice we need, is to learn how to detach from our thoughts / identification with mind, and learn how to just be still and watch what is happening, inn this present moment.
The easiest of all meditations is probably to find yourself a comfortable position to sit, with a straight back, or even meditate laying down ("without falling asleep"). Relax and settle into your chosen position, and when you feel comfortable just start following your breath. If your mind starts to wander, remind yourself to go back to just following your breath. Don`t tray to control the breath, just follow it.. This meditation-practice is old of age and creates a deep relaxing meditation. (You won't need more meditation;-) ) As Eckhart Tolle says; The ego is the one that wants more. You can learn about Eckhart Tolle's philosophy by reading he`s books; "The Power Of Now", "Stillness Speaks", "A New Earth".
Tip! If you feel tension in some parts of your body, just bring your focus "attention" to that part of your body, and relax it. Move on to the next spot you feel tension inn, relax it and so on. If you feel no other tensions, just go back to following you breath. Many people begin with relaxing the body in this manor. You can start with your feet, focus on your feet and send positive/energy to that spot until you feel relaxed in that area, then move on to your legs and so on and all the way to the top of your head. This process should leave you in a very relaxed state of being.
This exorcise can actually be practiced as a meditation in itself, and may be all you need to feel refreshed, energized & more relaxed to continue your day in a happier and more centered state of being.
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Learn meditation, find enlightenment. Mindfulness is a type of meditation that essentially involves focusing on this present moment. To be mindful is to be aware of your thoughts and actions in the present, without judging yourself. Research suggests that mindfulness meditation may improve mood, decrease stress, and boost immune function. Meditation makes you happy and healthy, and is completely free. Here you can learn to meditate http://www.meditativelearning.com/
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