Meditation Guidance

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Hello and thank you for coming to read this guidance blog based all around meditation.

Meditation is a useful tool that when incorporated into your routine can host a whole range of benefits such as stress relief, helping you to feel less anxious and becoming more mindful in your day to day life.

So if you are prone to overthinking situations, over worrying about the challenges that come your way in life, overworked, stressed or even looking to connect inwards to get to know your true self better and to spiritually develop then meditation can be one of the best tools to help restore: peace, balance, energy and also most importantly yourself and your own mental and physical well-being.

Mindfulness and Meditation is so widely encouraged not only my medical professionals but even in some workplaces, as it is true that your mind is a powerful tool, so if you feel that your way of thinking and your stress levels are having a great impact in your life then it is worth trying, you can start off slowly and by gradually increasing time spent meditating over time this will become natural - do what feels right for you there is no right or wrong way. I will give my guidance and advice on what I personally think is the best way to implement meditation into part of your routine but also in prioritising yourself to create a positive change and welcome positive changes into your life.

Preparation

Step One

Firstly have a think on when it would best suit your schedule to make time to meditate, for how long aswell as how frequently.

My advice would be:

In the morning I feel is best - to help you start your day on the right foot and to get in the right mindset for the day. If this is your first time meditating, I would suggest - even 5 minutes, building up to 10 then 15 etc, as for some it may take some getting used to - if you are committed and preserve then the more you do implement meditation into your routine, this will benefit you long term. If you do decide to start with 5 minute sessions then I would suggest a few times a week in frequency. Do what best suits yourself but remember.. no matter how busy your schedule, you are also important and by doing this you are investing in yourself - your mental and physical well being.

Tips:

Don't scroll through social media or watch TV prior to starting your meditation as we can subconsciously carry the things we read and see and these can crop up in your mind during your meditation, which is why I suggest morning as if you were to start meditation in the evening, events that have happened during the day can also pop into your mind... even having a quiet cup of tea (or water etc) to help wake up first prior to starting your meditation would be sufficient.

Step Two

Time to quieten the environment and create a space where you feel comfortable

My advice would be:

To create a space where you feel comfortable, it is suggested to remain upright during meditation as if you lay down you can become so relaxed you may fall asleep, upright and in a low seated position is usually best- even sitting on your favourite rug or cushion, you don't have to put your legs in a basket if this in uncomfortable for you (legs crossed in a seated position) do what feels natural and most comfortable for you.

Take out the distractions, no TV or phone etc, you can start meditation as is or you may want to have some low volume spiritual/calming music if you feel this helps to relax you, you may also wish to light some scented candles as you become more aware of your environment to fully appreciate the senses. Make this as special or as basic as you wish however this is so important as this is you implementing some TLC time, some you time - in connecting inwards with your body and soul to create a positive change to your well being.

Tips:

I must say if you are anything like myself, you may notice how unfamiliar and perhaps uncomfortable it is to sit in an upright position when you first begin meditating as my posture was not the best when I first began meditating- you may find sitting against a wall best and you start to adjust your body and adapt to this new position.

Step Three

Quieten the mind and breathe

Advice:

Firstly set an alarm for the duration you have chosen to meditate, this should be a gentle sounding alarm.. dress comfortably and try not to be in a very bright room, slightly dim the light.

As you find a comfortable position and are ready to begin..close your eyes, begin to focus your attention on your breathing, take nice big comfortable slow natural breaths, I suggest in through the nose and out through the mouth nice and relaxed, as you become more comfortable you may become more aware of tensions in your body, notice them and visualise these tensions leaving your body on each exhale. become solely focused on the now, in the present moment, quietening the mind and focusing on your body. If any thoughts do come into your mind, notice them but don't dwell on them and come back to centre focusing on your body and breathing.. through time you will begin to notice that these thoughts gradually quieten and there will be more space between thoughts entering your mind the more you meditate. once you enter these stages of being in the present moment connecting inwards, you are now meditating.

Tips:

There are many free guided meditation videos on youtube if you feel you need guidance in meditating, do not think your session was a failure if you did have repeated thoughts enter your mind during your meditation session - this is completely natural as it takes time to quieten the mind and to become comfortable enough in your own quiet safe space to recognise the ego and let go of negative energy, however once you do you will become more aware of not only your own body and recognising your bodies natural response to stress and tension but also to your mind and recognising the type of thoughts which keep repeating and what is not serving you, having this state of mind also helps change your perceptive as over time you will begin to notice that you become more mindful and balanced as you approach life situations.

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Wishing you the best of luck and love on your journey.

Yours Faithfully,

Black Feather

Further advice:

As I said earlier in my blog, the mind is very powerful, If you are struggling and you feel that this affects your day to day life and quality of life then please seek medical advice or support from the appropriate service, whether this be a GP/Doctor, Charity or Support line that is available to you - as I understand this varies given where you may be located, Please seek support and know that you are not alone, you don't have to face this alone and making the first step is not only brave but also will create positive change.

I also offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy services as an additional support alongside my other services which can be found on: www.blackfeatherpsychicmedium.co.uk/services