When it comes to meditation, the scene of a monk meditating may appear in your mind. You may think that this is unfathomable, negative, and escapist behavior; it may even cause fear. Raise the question of whether it will go too far. In fact, this is because many people have only a partial understanding of things involving the subconscious and make rash judgments.

Clear negative thoughts

Meditation can change our usual rational consciousness and enter another level of ideology.

Each of us’ thoughts, behaviors, opinions and reactions to things are mostly caused by our subconscious mind: family, school education, parents, society, childhood experiences and even the media, etc. are stored in deep memory. composition. Unfortunately, it contains a lot of negative information. If we want to know ourselves, live out our true selves, and maintain a healthy balance of body and mind, we must break away from the clouds and enter our inner world.

The best meditation environment and time

It is best to set aside about 20 minutes just after waking up or at dusk, and make it a habit to be effective.

Find a quiet place with a moderate temperature. You can choose to sit or lie down. When sitting, place your hands on your thighs or knees with your palms facing down, or with your palms facing the sky and your index fingers and thumbs touching ( like making an OK gesture). Some people like to use music, crystals, essential oils, or dream scents as aids, but I don't think these are necessary. In addition, it is easy to fall asleep during meditation when you are too tired or too full, but this is not a problem, it just loses the meaning of meditation.

Steps

1. Progressive muscle relaxation method: close your eyes, first tighten, then relax, the first group of muscles from the top of the head to the feet, such as the scalp and face. , jaw, neck, shoulders, feet, etc. The purpose of this procedure is to regain our awareness of muscles that have been in a state of tension for a long time unconsciously.

2 Breathe with concentration, or concentrate your thoughts between the eyebrows, or at the Dantian (upper abdomen). If there are distracting thoughts in your mind at this time, you don’t have to deliberately ignore them. Just concentrate on them and let them go. It will slip away naturally, or you can try to imagine that the distracting thoughts are a cloud, and then gradually disperse...

3 At this moment when the subconscious mind is open, imagine that the person in front of you is a healthy, confident and Pleasant to you. You can also formulate some motivational sentences in advance, and then input the information into your mind. The secret is that the information must be simple, positive, and in the present tense. For example, do not say "I will be very confident" in a wishful manner. Saying "I am a confident person" allows the subconscious mind to receive this positive message.

Information to help improve self-confidence (example)

The more relaxed I am, the better I understand my strengths.

Every day I have control over my life.

My confidence comes from my genius, drive and self-confidence.

Information to help you sleep (example)

When it’s time to sleep, my body and mind are completely relaxed. Yesterday and tomorrow’s events are no longer important. I feel drowsy. Feeling sleepy.

After a good night’s sleep, I woke up in the morning feeling extremely comfortable and full of energy to face the new day.

I saw myself sleeping, like a baby, sweet and peaceful.

Information that helps health (examples)

The mind and body are consistent. After my muscles are relaxed, my immunity is enhanced, my nerves are relaxed, and every cell is active. stand up.

I have a high opinion of myself, and a positive attitude brings good health.

During the meditation process, the consciousness is awake, but because the mind is highly concentrated on one point, after completing the entire process, you should mentally count down from 10 to 1, telling yourself that you will wake up when you reach 1. , feel refreshed and full of energy - this process allows you to slowly adapt and then return to your daily life.