It isn’t as hard as we make it.
I think one of the largest barriers to entry to meditation is the visualization people have for it.
They think of the monk in front of the river, crossing his legs, chanting some Buddhist scripture. He is devout. His concentration is keen. Nothing effects him.
That level of discipline scares people, especially me.
But what I’ve come to learn is that isn’t the only form of meditation at all.
Mediation is a nice walk in the park, sitting in a room, or even working out. Meditation comes in a lot of forms.
All it requires is enough mindfulness to concentrate on your breathing.
Once you do that, you’ll notice thoughts.
Once you begin to notice, don’t act, just watch.
Breathe. Let Go. Watch those thoughts go away, more will come. Just Breathe. Let Go.
Read that sentence slowly, and you could accidentally start meditating.
No river, nature, or chant required.
From the desk of Adam Thomas 