Discover how to easily insert practice into your routine from these four pillars
To meditate, it is not enough just to close your eyes and be silent. It is also necessary to pay attention to four main points: breathing, concentration, self-knowledge and presence. Below, learn more about these important pillars:
1. Breathing
any and all meditation practice it involves becoming aware of the breath. The act of breathing is essential for life that runs automatically in the unconscious. Through the flow of breath, it is possible to transport ourselves to the present moment.
two. Concentration
Choose the object of meditation, something to focus your attention on and concentrate on. It could be a candle flame, a physical point, a mantra or simply the breath itself. The important thing is to focus on something, so that the mind focuses attention and relaxes thinking. If thoughts distract you, as soon as you realize it, return your attention to the chosen object. Meditating is also a focus.
3. Self knowledge
Meditating is also self observe, look inside. It is not just the contemplation of what is beautiful or of nature. Internal attitudes and expansion of consciousness are part of the act of meditating. Stop complaining about life and the situations that happen around you, realizing that you are totally responsible and co-creator of your reality, through your feelings, words and actions, is also meditating. Finally, having a posture of acceptance of yourself, of what you are, exercising non-resistance, postponing judgment, without complaining and fighting with yourself and everyone around you, is also meditating.
4. Presence
Be present. As you pass through the previous pillars, you will easily be able to return to the object of meditation. will finally realize the mind slowing down, thoughts and breathing at a deeper frequency, with greater inner coherence and alignment. In addition, you will also feel more relaxed and serene. It will become easier and easier to be in the present moment. Thoughts, actions and breathing will all come into sync.
By Patricia Calazans
She is a holistic therapist registered by ABRATH (Brazilian Association of Holistic Therapists) and has several training and knowledge in the area of human development, such as Neurolinguistic Programming, Enneagram, Classical and Ericksonian Hypnosis, Rebirthing (Conscious Breathing), Meditation, Systemic Constellation, etc.
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