IN PRAISE OF MEDITATION

Another word worth its weight in gold.
Yes, we sometimes think about it, but we don't often talk about it. And yet, it would be a good thing if we could find the time to think about it.
Why is meditation so important?
I'm going to question it right now and find out what's missing in my life. For what is my life? Yet another question!

 

So, to meditate means to examine, to think deeply about a subject. We meditate on a question, a plan, a project. You have to make sure that your thoughts take a long time to sink in. I admit that I often meditate on the future of humanity. But who am I to pretend to solve the world's problems, for the world certainly has more than one.
It has to be said that if we want to start meditating, we have to find the time and energy to do it regularly.

Let's face it, though, this seemingly simple practice can bring a sense of calm to everyday life. We'll be able to calm our minds, concentrate and relax. We always end up learning more about ourselves and the way we function. As everything slows down, there's more room to see what's going on and what comes out of it.
Why not say it's a way of going back in time?  In my humble opinion, we have here a cornerstone, a foundation, a basis for a more peaceful and fulfilled life. A great meditation master once said: "The less time you have, the more you must meditate". This advice may seem counter-intuitive, but it makes perfect sense once you put it into practice.

Note that every moment of meditation, whether hectic or boring, can be filled with fascination. It's as if you're entering your own heart and mind. We don't realize it, but it's our way of communicating with them. Wow!

Two spiritual leaders have left us some wonderful words: Buddha said:
"From meditation comes wisdom", while the Dalai Lama taught us that: "Sleep is the best meditation". I consider it a great gift that we give to our lives. It allows us to discover our true nature, as we try to discover and improve our little existence.

We all have time to breathe when we walk, don't we? So let's do the same and meditate whether we're sitting or standing - even lying down, why not? Let's understand one thing: our mind is always working. It processes everything that's going on in our heads, without us even realizing it. Maybe meditating will give us access to what we're missing.

The most important thing is to want. The more we want, the more it is possible to meditate. Buddha taught us that: "Your best enemy can do you no more harm than your own unguarded thoughts". It's all about intention. We have choices, and it's up to us to decide what to focus on. It's up to us.

I was talking earlier about our thoughts. Why not redirect and suppress the negative ones and choose how we want to feel. With perseverance and practice, and above all kindness, anything can happen, and regular meditation, say for a quarter of an hour every day before going to bed, can be very useful.