Every - Day - Meditation

There are many reasons to start practicing meditation every-single-day. For some of you, meditation helps to improve your sleep, reconnect with yourself, calm anxiety or recharge your energy level, find a moment of quietness and peace during a busy day, or maybe you do it just to find out  how  “simple” practise can bring a value to your everyday life. 

Regardless of your personal reason we all can agree that meditation is  making a difference in our lives! If we do it regularly and for a longer period of time. 

Our goal is to make meditation our daily routine! No matter if you prefer to meditate in the morning while still laying in your bed, during your lunch break or before you go to sleep. It is tremendously important to keep going and challenge yourself to try it at least for 21 days. According to research, it takes 21 days to fully form a new habit, it is the time required for new neuropathways to be fully formed in your brain. 

Many years ago I took my first trip to India, the country known for spiritual retreats. I was fortunate to go back again several times and be able to stay there longer periods of time. While  I was in India, I'd explored different kinds of meditations and till nowadays I  don’t know anything about it. I believe meditation isn’t about  knowledge, it’s more an experience which can be so deep, profound and emotional.  I’ve got so many creative ideas during my meditation and a few glimpses of the blissful moments of “now and here”. 

Gibberish is nonsense sounds, a baby's babble is often called gibberish. When someone is speaking a foreign language you don't understand, what they're saying will sound to you like gibberish. To gibber is to talk rapidly and excitedly without making any sense.

Dancing  is also known as active meditation. You know the phrase: “dance like no one watching” - right, it is exactly what you need to do. Put on your favorite song(s) and let’s celebrate it. 

Laughing is one of the best practices to release stress. I’ve done many laughing meditations but in groups. But I have an idea how you can try it alone.  

Humming.  Not sure about you but when I am humming,  my “chatterbox” mind doesn't have time to pop in. A hum is a sound made by producing a wordless tone with the mouth closed, forcing the sound to emerge from the nose.

Call to action: Hum for 10 minutes with closed eyes and after sit or lay down silently without movement for the same amount of time. 

Chanting mantras known to bring peace in your mind. Mantras are positive words or phrases. When you chant mantras your mind releases the positive energy that decreases the negative thoughts or stress. Chanting mantras is an ancient practice that calms your mind and soul.

Breathing. It’s probably the most common way to connect with yourself no matter where you’re.  

Remember to take the process easy and not force yourself to any above suggestions. Give yourself permission to experiment, have fun and be yourself. For example, if you don’t feel comfortable to have your eyes closed, no worries, just keep them focused on one spot. If you prefer, you can lay down, sit on the chair, just find the comfortable position that works for you! The purpose of meditation is definitely not to bring more stress to your life. It should help you to  find inner peace, moments of grounding and relaxation.