Crystal Meditation
Meditation is one of the great ways to learn to quieten the mind and find a stillness and peace that exists within us all. In today's fast modern world, we all have busy lives and we are expected to deal with more and more complication in our lives. Consumerism seems to have overtaken the modern western world and we seem to have forgotten about discovering the uniqueness that is inside of us all.
Meditation is not complicated to learn. It does take time and patience, but with enough practise it can become a very rewarding experience.
One of the best things you can do is to be still, wherever you are, preferably somewhere quiet. Allow your body to slowly relax, taking regular calm breaths. Let your mind become still and observe any thoughts present, but let them go and do not give them energy. This might be difficult at first, as the mind likes to be in control and does not like to be quiet. It is the mind's function to be constantly thinking and organising, as that is its job.
Meditation is not complicated to learn. It does take time and patience, but with enough practise it can become a very rewarding experience.
One of the best things you can do is to be still, wherever you are, preferably somewhere quiet. Allow your body to slowly relax, taking regular calm breaths. Let your mind become still and observe any thoughts present, but let them go and do not give them energy. This might be difficult at first, as the mind likes to be in control and does not like to be quiet. It is the mind's function to be constantly thinking and organising, as that is its job.
Learning to be still even for 10 minutes each day can give your body and soul something they cannot get from our materialistic world. We have been so conditioned to think that happiness comes from having lots of money of material items like computers and televisions, but we have forgotten what rewards can be found within ourselves.
Meditating or sitting with a crystal can be a lovely experience. It is quite simple to do really. Choose a crystal that you are drawn to. It is often said that crystals choose you. Hold it in your left hand and begin to relax your body and slow your breathing down. Close your eyes and let your thoughts drift out of your mind. If thoughts keep popping up, just acknowledge them and let them drift away. Whether you sit for 10 minutes or an hour, observe your feelings and any sensations in your body. You may even see colours or pictures in your mind. Do not dismiss any of what you see or feel. Even the tinniest thing can be relevant. You may feel very little, so it might take a bit more practise, but all practise is good practise and the more you practise, the more it starts to build a firmer foundation for discovering the silence that is in us all.
Meditating or sitting with a crystal can be a lovely experience. It is quite simple to do really. Choose a crystal that you are drawn to. It is often said that crystals choose you. Hold it in your left hand and begin to relax your body and slow your breathing down. Close your eyes and let your thoughts drift out of your mind. If thoughts keep popping up, just acknowledge them and let them drift away. Whether you sit for 10 minutes or an hour, observe your feelings and any sensations in your body. You may even see colours or pictures in your mind. Do not dismiss any of what you see or feel. Even the tinniest thing can be relevant. You may feel very little, so it might take a bit more practise, but all practise is good practise and the more you practise, the more it starts to build a firmer foundation for discovering the silence that is in us all.