When we think of meditation, we tend to think of the most common form of the practice or at least the one we see most commonly depicted. That is of course, the kind synonymous with the image of a sage guru sitting cross legged, hands perched on their knees, with their minds calm, chanting \u2018OM\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While this is one example of a form of meditation, it is far from the only one. Just as beneficial in fact – if not more so \u2013 is practicing focusing the mind during your daily activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because what meditation is really, is nothing more than focus. Meditation is what happens when you choose to focus your mind on something, rather than letting it bounce from one thing to the next. The result is that you stop feeling so panicked and forget those negative thoughts racing through your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many activities we engage in can be meditative. A good example is reading a book, or even watching a good film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now your objective is to bring that same sense of calm focus into other parts of your life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take ironing for example. While you might be ironing while you watch TV, you may also find that at times, you iron as you allow your mind to go blank. You focus purely on the activity itself \u2013 the ironing \u2013 and everything else seems to fall away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s something about the repetitive motion of moving an iron back and forth that can be perfectly meditative. You just have to let it! So calm your mind and choose to think about nothing else. If you can do this, then you will be able to turn ironing into meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From there, the next step is to try becoming meditative while you\u2019re washing the dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then maybe while you\u2019re walking.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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