How to meditate--a guide for beginners.

Hi there beautiful soul,

Today, day 12 of #lockdown my day began by joining in the Global mediation , which was an urgent call for healers. Click on the highlighted words and do read up about how 1 million people came together globally, today. The time in the Indian time zone was 8.15 am in the morning. I have a meditation room in my home, and I also have a  bamboo waterfall in the corner which my son and I built. The room is done up entirely in white. There is a singing bowl I got from Mc.Leod Ganj, a couple of plants, white tapestry with the Tree of life, a pale cream shag rug, large cushions. The view from the windows is deep green foliage. It is my oasis of calmness, and I meditate regularly. ( I also work out  regularly but I will save that for another post).
 The room also has a meditation journal (made of handmade paper)  and after each session, I record my insights.If you have never tried meditation before, I urge you to try it. If you are an absolute beginner, here is a step by step guide.

 Step 1:  Starr  by doing a five minute guided  meditation. To do this, just put on your headphone and follow the instructions in this video. (I recommend this one as I have tried many and I found this one to be good and effective)





Step 2. Once you  have done the above video for a few days, slowly  extend the time of the guided meditation. Do the ten minute one. If you search for ten minute guided meditation by the Honest guys on YoutTube, you will find it.

Step 3.  Once you have done the  guided meditation for a few days,  start doing regular meditation. You can do this  by simply sitting still and focusing on your breath. It's okay if your mind wanders, simply observe the thoughts.

 Since I meditate for over 20 minutes, I use a meditation timer on my phone.(Of course my phone is on flight mode). You can download any suitable timer --there are many apps for it.
If you have Netflix, do watch the documentary Mind Explained. It has an episode on meditation. I highly recommend it.

Meditation creates stillness in our minds, gives us powerful insights and takes us on an inner journey in a different dimension.Have you ever tried meditation? Tell me in comments what you think.If you are reading this in your inbox, you know what to do. Head over to the comment box on my blog.
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I will be back tomorrow.Lots of love
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