Meditation--A Way to Become Physically, Mentally and Metaphysically Fit, Part V
This is Part V of a twenty-two part mini-course in Meditation in which I discuss the benefits of Meditation, how to best do it and use it and then lead you in a guided meditation at the end. In order to get the most out of these blogs and podcasts, it would be best for you to go back and start with the first blog entry on January 25, 2009.
As well, please note that you can do the breathing meditation/exercise that I will share with you later on with your eyes wide open, while you are standing in line at the bank or a grocery store, while attending a boring meeting, etc., in any setting where you don't need to be putting your complete attention on anything in particular. You don't have to sit for hours in meditation to get its benefits.
You can even do this while driving your car with your eyes open, of course. No, I'm not crazy! You can do this while driving. I always do it. As I drive to teach a class or to any destination, for that matter, instead of thinking about the hundreds of things that I may need to do, I choose instead to just BE, to be present and conscious with myself, with my body and with my breath. This way I am more relaxed while I am driving and as a result of being more relaxed, I am much more alert.
So, instead of incessantly thinking, I give myself a break from all that "thinking" and "doing" and just consciously breathe all the way to my destination. As well, I do this as often as I can in as many other settings as possible.
Again with regard to driving, you really are much more alert when you are relaxed. Accidents occur when you are distracted and usually you are distracted because you are overly caught up in some emotional or mental drama in your mind. By doing this technique, you will actually be much, much more alert and relaxed while driving and you also will be much more relaxed when you reach your destination. You will respond more effectively to any stimulus that occurs while you are driving and you will be aware of a lot more of what is going on than you would be if your mind were overly cluttered and distracted by too many thoughts.
This is Part V of a twenty-two part blog.
Please go to the following link if you have interest in my book on Meditation and Intuition: http://www.MagicalKeystoSelfMastery.com/
As well, if you have interest in my Meditation CDs, please go to the following link:
http://www.LearnMastery.com/AudioTapesByYanni.htm