Take away the stress

Filed in archive Meditation on June 7, 2010

© Orin Zebest

Meditation is a great stress reliever and if you want to get away from the constant noise of life, meditation can do that too. If you are feeling overwhelmed or just need some time to yourself, find a quiet place where you can sit comfortably without disruption. Although many people sit on the floor when they meditate, you can sit where ever you wish. The only requirement is that it is comfortable.

When you are sitting comfortably, choose a word that you can use as a mantra. A mantra is a word that you will chant, so, chose a nice word, something that feels good and isn't too long of a word. You don't want to get tongue-tied

Now, close your eyes, think of nothing but your word, and start to say your word over and over again. Just stay focused on your mantra, if you feel yourself being pulled away by an outside distraction, focus more on your mantra. Nobody can tell you how to chant, it is up to you. You can sing your word. You can say your word very slowly. You can say your word loudly. It doesn't matter. The only thing that matters is that you focus on chanting your word.

Before too long you will feel naturally ready to stop. Just sit quietly for a few moments and feel the energy within.

Now you are ready to go back into the world feeling lighter and more able to cope.