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Meditation - Some Initial Thoughts

10/16/2017

 
So much has been written about mediation. So much has been studied. So many high-performing individuals practice it.

I don't know if there's anything new I'm going to say about it.

All I can do is give you my experience with practicing meditation. Maybe share some insights? Maybe share some tools that I've used.

A Practice

I think the most important words in the phrase "meditation practice" is not meditation. It's actually practice.

This isn't some revelation – it's a recognition by me that I am not going to be perfect at it.

I never will be. And that's not the point.

The practice is to do the practice.

Logistics

Sometimes I sit on the couch. Sometimes I sit in a chair. Sometimes I sit on a meditation cushion. Sometimes I drink coffee while I'm meditating. I have a magazine to my left, and with my eyes closed, I will periodically take sips of the beverage.

I do my best to have my thoughts be there and not judge them. But sometimes I do.

Sometimes I listen to headphones. Sometimes I don't.

I tried the Headspace app. It was OK. Wasn't for me.

A friend shared the Insight Timer meditation app. I have enjoyed that immensely. I track my sessions, but hardly ever go back and review what I did. Sharing with friends how many hours I meditate per month, or my location, or what I'm doing now, is not of interest for me.

Periodically, I will use a guided meditation from Tara Brach's website. She has plenty of sessions available, and graciously allows people to listen for free.

Duration

I shoot for 15 minutes, first thing in the morning. I do my best.

For now, that's enough. More to come.

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Brent Garcia, LAc. Dipl. O.M. LMT
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