Meditation made Easy!

I thought meditation must be easy,
boring even.

You just sit quietly, without thought. 
This notion couldn’t have been farther
from the truth. 44 days into my new practice,
I understand frustration of Elizabeth Gilbert
beginning her practice in India described
in her book “Eat, Pray, Love”.

I began my meditation practice August 29th.
I have yet to turn off the constant dialogue
in my head while doing it.  I know the theory
is to not worry about this dialogue and to
stick with the practice but…..

As I wait to experience any of the benefits of
meditation, I am discovering new things about
myself. 

Throughout each  day I notice my mind is also
always going – thinking, thinking, thinking. 
Thinking about my to do lists, upcoming
appointments, work projects, phone calls,
past events, the future in countless ways,
messes around me, making money
and on and on and on.

I am still struggling with the act of meditating –
quieting my mind and even just sitting for 5 minutes
in the uncomfortable lotus position.

I discovered that meditation is a form of
mindfulness.  Now I understand meaning of
the word – mindful.  It is an interesting word
because you think it would mean fill the
mind fully. But isn’t it the opposite?

To be aware, to be present, to live in the
moment, without judging, or analyzing. 

So as I include mindfulness more in my life,
I will notice the impact on my meditation practice.

And stay committed to this new habit of meditation.