How do U meditate ?

Question

b/c its hard 2 get my mind clear - Unless i have a lil help from my friends -tnx 4 all ur answers =)

Answer 1

To me meditation is trail and error. You try the methods of ours until you find what works for you. I sit down in the floor and face east, I relax and clear my mind. Think of nothing, once I have reached that state and feel at peace then and only do I dwell on the problem I want to solve. If I don't reach that state and a certain amount of time has came and gone. I try another day and continue until I make it.

Answer 2

Meditation methods are covered in the book called "Real Magic" by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer. It teaches you how to be happy, healthy, successful and prosperous in daily living through positive thinking and actions. Good Luck!

Answer 3

Sit down with your legs crossed, listen to some instrumental music, preferably with the sound of water running or birds singing. Just concentrate on your breathing, make it steady, inhale deeply and exhale deeply, too. Then you can focus on listening to the music, while keeping your mind clear of anything. Just allow yourself a break from all thoughts. That's what I do, anyway. But I heard you can concentrate on thinking about one stuff, but it doesnt work for me, coz my mind will just wander to everything else.

Good luck.

Answer 4

Think about sky and the universe that exists upon you.
We are always relating to the universe and we owe our lives to the universe and many things on earth, like air, water, plants, animals and so on.
If you realize this fact clearly, then concentrate your mind to the universe and try to melt to it.
You will find that the cosmos and you are united.
This feeling is to mediate, I think.

Answer 5

I have developed simple nonsectarian, universal spiritual practices based on my experience and background with various religious and spiritual paths. For me, the purpose of any spiritual practice is to encourage self-reflection, internalizing this awareness, and to develop wonder, gratitude, and awareness of the interdependent forces of the Universe. I have taught these techniques to my children (ages 7 and 9) and we do them together. We also do a Sacred Meal where we think and are grateful for all of the things that have contributed to the food and drink we are about to consume (we do this by "presenting" the food to a picture of the Earth while chanting "Be One. Be Love. Be Peace."). We also have a family drum and chant circle to help express a connection with the interdependent forces of the Universe.

Here are the simple techniques that I have developed. For both chanting and silent meditation practice, your specific posture does not matter. If you are uncomfortable sitting on the floor, you can sit on a chair with feet flat on the floor.

Way of Oneness Chanting Practice

Being more musically inclined, I created a nonsectarian alternative to the combination of chanting a rhythmic phrase (or mantra) to a visual object (often a scroll, picture or statue). This is a more active form of meditation as compared to the silent form of meditation which is discussed below.

You are more than welcome to use this chanting practice if you think you may find it possibly useful. While there are many folks that seem to believe their particular mantra (which is a phrase which is repeated as a focusing device has "magical power", it really is the mindfulness that matters. The mantra is just one of the vehicles you can use to get there.

I recommend "Be One. Be Love. Be Peace." as the chanting and meditation mantra which is appropriate for nonsectarian, universal spirituality in the Way of Oneness. This phrase is a reframing and translation of the Hindu term "satchitananda" (which means pure being, pure consciousness, and pure bliss) and is another way of referring to the interdependent forces of the Universe or the universal divine (or Brahman or God or Goddess or Dharmakaya or whatever label you prefer).

I use two forms: "Be One. Be Peace." for those who prefer a four syllable "mantra" or more often I recommend "Be One. Be Love. Be Peace." for those who prefer the pace of a six syllable "mantra". As in drumming, people who like to chant are attracted to the rhythm and they find it an easy way to center themselves and become mindful.

The specific chanting practice method that I find helpful in the vein of the Way of Oneness (the realization of interdependence) is to chant "Be One. Be Love. Be Peace" in a position of reverence (palms together in front of chest with fingers pointing upward - a traditional gesture of respect) to a picture or photograph of the planet Earth which is a wonderful visual representation of the interdependent forces of the Universe. Just chant this phrase loudly or softly in a comfortable pace until you are satisfied.

Silent Meditation Practice in the Way of Oneness

Meditation is simply learning to live in the moment, when nothing distracts you and when you are not tied to the past or anxious about the future. In meditation you become peacefully aware of your real self. The more you use it, the more aware you become. When you learn to live life for each moment, to enjoy and appreciate life to the fullest at that moment, you suddenly become impervious to the myraid
of doubts and fears that you've lived with all your life.

There are a couple of simple techniques for silent meditation as well. You do not have to sit on the floor. You can sit with erect back on a chair. Many people say try for 15 minutes twice a day. I say start with a simpler goal - 5 minutes twice per day. The benefits include stress management and relaxation benefits which help the body, increased mindfulness and focus, and increased energy. The mindfulness can be a benefit to your spiritual life, but meditation also has "non-spiritual" benefits. Here are two easy techniques:

Breathing meditation - 1) Check posture. 2) Close your eyes and relax. 3) Focus on your breath entering and leaving your body. 4) Count breaths mentally one to four. Repeat. 5) Don't fight a wandering mind, but calmly direct it back to task. 6) Sit for a minute afterwards.

"Mantra" technique (choose a personal "calm" word or phrase that you will repeat in your meditation – I use the nonsectarian "Be One. Be Love. Be Peace.") - 1) and 2) as above in the Breathing meditation. 3) Listen to your breathing and let it relax you with each breath. 4) Once you are relaxed, mentally "hear" your "calm" word or phrase in your mind. Let it repeat in your mind. 5) Don't fight a wandering mind, but calmly direct it back to task. 6) Sit for a minute afterwards.

Conclusion

That is all there is to these very simple but beneficial silent
meditation and chanting techniques. Many people think that
something "mystical" should happen during meditation or chanting. Most often "nothing" happens and "nothing" should be expected.

I hope these are helpful!

Be One. Be Love. Be Peace.

Namaste,

Dave

Answer 6

Sit down and let everything be as it is, starting with myself.

I rarely meditate, I live my life as the practice.

Answer 7

I tried meditation once but I wound up floating off the floor and hitting my head on the ceiling which snapped me out of it making me fall to the floor on my butt. Hurt so much I decided never to do it again.

Answer 8

U GET BY WITH A LIL' HEL;P FROM YER FRIENDS
O YEAH
QUIET MEDITATION COMES FROM PRACTISE NOT AN OVERNIGHT THING

Answer 9

i don't 'meditate' - it pray, and do a bit of spiritual reading. when i have tried to 'meditate' i kept getting disturbed by feelings of not doing anything...

Peace+

Answer 10

See pages 11, and 2, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris