Helpful Meditation Exercises

The Meditation Newsletter

There are little things you can do throughout the day to help both your self awareness, and your meditation experience. Here are some suggestions.

Mini-Meditations

Stop several times daily to do "mini-meditations." Just breath deeply for a minute or two while watching your breath. Have a regular place that reminds you to do this. You can do it whenever you go to get a cup of water at work, for example.

Daily Mindfulness Exercises

Do mindfulness exercises throughout the day. Slow down and pay attention as you chew a raisin, for example, or as you straighten your desk. Be very aware of exactly what is going on right then.

Remind Yourself Of The Moment

During the day, ask yourself "Where do I need to be?" and answer - if it's true - "right here." Ask "What do I need to be doing? and answer - if it's true - "Just this." This can be very useful for focusing on the task at hand, and long term it trains you to be more present in the moment.

Make Your Choices Again

Anytime during the day, if you feel like complaining, or feel like life is unfair, remind yourself that you have made the choices in your life. In fact, choose again to be right where you are, and see the reasons for your choice clearly. This will help you develop more peace of mind. Anyhow, it is unhealthy to enter the fun house and then complain about the fun.

Next Issue: "Active" Meditation.

Steve