Sep

Meditate to Calm the Mind

meditating

People often ask me,

“How do you do it?”

“Do what?”

“You know the kids, writing; finding time for relationships, family and schooling.”

“Yes, the important things that makes up a life. I meditate every morning.”

Meditating assists in calming the mind. Have you ever felt like your head is going to erupt with your “to-do” list? They can be very much overwhelming. After I wake every morning – at five – the first thing I do is meditate. My routine is simple and consistent. I thank God for everyone and everything in my life. I’m not only referencing the easy things; I thank him for everything. I thank him for the lessons I learned the prior day, for example, like when I was making a right at a traffic light and someone attempted a U-turn from the opposite direction and cut me off. I began to get angry, but stopped myself and forgave that person; then put the incident out of my mind.

A lesson in patience and awareness came without notice and we often brush it aside, as just another daily hiccup, in our seemingly more important lives.

Daily meditation requires very little time, but a substantial commitment. Everyday set aside ten minutes after you wake up and meditate on all the things in your life you are grateful for having and experiencing. It’s something very simple and relaxing. Actually, what could be better than starting your day off being appreciative and happy? Try it on and see how it fit.

Have a great day and God Bless.