Honestly, I haven’t noticed a change but I’m hoping I will. I have also been using that time to stretch. That may be why I don’t notice anything from meditating but I’m really bad about incorporating stretching in my day and have very tight so this has been a hood time for that.
I think of meditation more like exercising a muscle. It doesn’t necessarily give me an immediate sense of well-being (right after meditating), but I feel as though it gives me more resilience when things go wrong (maybe is training me in the habit of not dwelling on thoughts, so that I don’t dwell on negative experiences?)
Yes it stops me in my fast and busy daily schedule, helps relax and focus. Its a work in progress as my mind still wanders
Most times I feel like it’s for naught. Then as a little more time goes by, I start to realize I had one less argument with my daughter, one more hug and one more I love you. There’s one less tantrum, one more smile and one more kiss. All I know is I can’t quit.
I would say it does. I feel a bit more centered and aware so even if my day is bad I know I had a good start. I dont feel as connected to anything bad that might happen like I know some things are out of my control ?
Sometimes it is very refreshing and increase my wellbeing. However, sometimes it feels very hard to exercise and this can be frustrating. The important thing is- in the long run the benefits are so obvious. It is like cleaning up the pipelines in you brain.
Meditating is nutrition for my mind. You do NOT need to “empty your mind”! I get some of my most inspired ideas in a meditative state. I keep a journal nearby to jot down ideas as they come. Think of meditating as focused time and you will enjoy it more.
Quiet time is beneficial for anyone. Learning to slow down the thoughts of fear, anxiety and worry is invaluable. I do this through prayer
I feel so much calmer, less tense. It absolutely helps me to start my day that way. If I begin in that peaceful state of mind, I can carry some of that with me throughout the day.
When you start is normal that it seems useless, but after few days you start feeling the changing. Your mind is more relaxed. I love to do it with yoga!
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