Meditation

Jasmine Flournoy – December 7, 2023

Some individuals may choose to discontinue their meditation practice from the outset due to a lack of confidence in their abilities. They might ask themselves, “Why am I unable to maintain focus? Why does my mind constantly wander?” Here, we present several essential factors that one ought to be aware of.

When individuals encounter the term “Meditation,” one of the initial ideas that springs to mind is… How may I engage in meditation effectively? It is possible that you have attempted it and experienced difficulties in maintaining concentration, which is perfectly normal. We have all been through this at some point. It is important to grasp that achieving 100% focus each time you meditate is not always feasible since we are human beings. Our thoughts may sometimes stray. Personally, when I notice my mind drifting while attempting to meditate, I acknowledge it and make an effort to regain focus. At times I will close my eyes and imagine that I’m fly through space in between the stars. If I keep my focus on that particular image in my mind, that will help me maintain focus.

You don’t always have to sit with no sound to meditate or criss-cross applesauce. You can meditate when you drive or just by simply taking a scroll. I meditate often with a group in silence, but my favorite method is simply laying bed with nature sounds or bell sounds in my headphones. I love playing natural sounds or soft jazz when I work, and I will listen to meditation sounds when doing yard work sometimes. Only you will know what works for you. If you are interested in learning more about how to meditate, YouTube is a great source for practice.