Recently, as I sat to soak in some sunshine in my balcony, I closed my eyes too, to make the most of my ‘self-care’ time. Amid the biting cold wave, as the sun emerged bright, I vowed yet again, to devote a few minutes daily to ‘sunshine’ and meditation. However, as I slowly started to acknowledge the thoughts inundating my mind, it became difficult to focus or go with the flow.
My mind instead started to wander and there was even a strong urge to get up. But I kept my eyes closed trying to win this battle against distraction. As various thoughts racing through my mind seemed to win instead, I suddenly heard some mantras from a nearby temple. My mind soon riveted to these mantras, and I effortlessly sat for more time than I intended to. Of course, the golden sun helped by adding warmth to the whole session.
After this excellent twenty minute session, I felt revitalized, refreshed and a sense of achievement and not giving up came upon me. Meditation is indeed one of the most vital ways to reclaim and regain the calm and composure of our mind as we navigate a hectic life. It not only helps in increasing mindfulness but brings in enormous benefits for our mind and body.
There are no rules to practicing meditation. You can start anyway you want to. You should not even worry about the duration in the initial days. Gradually, when it becomes entrenched in your routine, you can increase the duration to derive maximum benefit out of it.
Mantra meditation is practicing meditation by repeating mantras or affirmations. This form of meditation helps in bringing the mind to focus through repetitive positive mantras, phrases and affirmations. It becomes difficult, sometimes, to bring the mind to a tranquil space on its own. With mantras, the mind remains steadfast, gains focus and gradually slips into the mode of serenity and mindfulness.
Let us understand how mantra meditation nourishes us with subtle yet powerful benefits for our mind and body.
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