Breathing Meditations By:Kimberly Hard

The first stage of meditation is to stop distractions and make our mind clearer and more lucid. This can be accomplished by practicing a simple breathing meditation. We choose a quiet place to meditate and sit in a comfortable position. 

We can sit in the traditional cross-legged posture or in any other position that is comfortable. If we wish, we can sit in a chair. The most important thing is to keep our back straight to prevent our mind from becoming sluggish or sleepy.

We sit with our eyes partially closed and turn our attention to our breath. Breathe naturally, preferably through the nostrils, without attempting to control our breath, and try to become aware of the sensation of the breath as it enters and leaves the nostrils. This sensation is our object of meditation. We should try to concentrate on it excluding everything else around you

If we discover that our mind has wandered and is following our thoughts, we should immediately return it to the breath. We should repeat this as many times as necessary until the mind settles on the breath.

Enjoy!

Medication Or Meditation

Millions of children and adults are being prescribed medications like Prozac and Ambien for issues.This has been a growing concern in our country for quite some time. Depression, anxiety, and sleep issues are commonly treated with such mood altering medications.

I have been teaching meditation for over ten years and have personally experienced its unlimited benefits.  Through the power of meditation you can expect to calm the nervous system, lower blood pressure, and ease depression, stress and add the ability to focus.  By training in meditation, we create an inner space and clarity that enables us to control our mind regardless of the external circumstances.

With the hectic pace and demands of modern life, many people feel stressed and over-worked. It often feels like there is just not enough time in the day to get everything done. For many, the use of prescription drugs assist in attaining proper sleep, aiding in ones sex life, and altering moods. 

Our stress and tiredness make us unhappy, impatient and frustrated. It often affects our health. The common thought is that there is no time to stop and meditate! But the practice of meditation actually gives you more time by making your mind calmer and more focused. 

A simple ten or fifteen minute breathing meditation as explained below can help you to overcome your stress and find some inner peace and balance.If we train in meditation, we will be able to attain a more peaceful and healthy state from many common problems such as depression, sleep issues, lack of focus, and low libido. We will also discover I amsure the need for less medication in our lives.

In this way, we will come to experience a permanent inner peace, known as “liberation” or “nirvana”. Then, day and night in life after life, we will experience only peace and happiness.