{"id":100208,"date":"2022-02-11T14:30:02","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T19:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qa.tergar.org\/lms-dev\/?post_type=blog&p=100208"},"modified":"2023-03-28T15:19:14","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T20:19:14","slug":"meditation-is-easier-than-you-think","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/qa.tergar.org\/lms-dev\/blog\/how-to-meditate\/meditation-is-easier-than-you-think\/","title":{"rendered":"Meditation is Easier than You Think"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Meditation is Easier than You Think<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Don\u2019t Think of a White Bear<\/b><\/h3>\n

Many people have the wrong idea about meditation. For instance, one popular but incorrect notion is that in meditation, you\u2019re supposed to think of nothing, and completely empty your mind. So, in trying to do it \u201cright,\u201d some folks will sit bolt upright on the cushion, eyes squeezed shut, concentrating really hard on their breath. They think, \u201cOkay, I am aware of my breath! Inhale. I\u2019m not going to have thoughts! Zero thoughts! No thinking allowed! Exhale.\u201d Really, though, this is too tight. It\u2019s like the famous thought experiment of attempting to not<\/i> think about a white bear, which instantly calls to mind that exact image. It is not natural. And, if you\u2019re trying to do this, you\u2019re missing what meditation is about.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″ lms_has_clearfix=”0″ offset=”vc_col-lg-2 vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row u_row_style=”1″ lms_row_has_bk_offset=”1″ lms_row_bk_columns_offset=”0″ u_row_enrollment_restriction=”0″][vc_column lms_has_clearfix=”0″][vc_single_image image=”100256″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1644937464874{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}” el_class=”hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”100255″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1644606849230{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}” el_class=”visible-xs”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row u_row_style=”1″ lms_row_has_bk_offset=”0″ lms_row_bk_columns_offset=”0″ u_row_enrollment_restriction=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/12″ lms_has_clearfix=”0″ offset=”vc_col-lg-2 vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″ lms_has_clearfix=”0″ offset=”vc_col-lg-8″][vc_column_text el_class=”subtittle-open-post”]<\/p>\n

If it Weren\u2019t for that Fly, I\u2019d Be Calm Right Now!<\/b><\/h3>\n

Another popular but mistaken idea about meditation<\/a> is that the point is to get \u201cblissed out.\u201d In other words, you\u2019re trying to achieve a particular state of mind, such as peace, calm, or joy. A person hoping to capture these elusive states will sometimes paste an artificial smile on their face when they assume their meditation posture. \u201cPeace, here I come\u2026 relaxation, here I come.\u201d Gradually their teeth start to grit a little. \u201cAny second now. Be calm. Be relaxed. BE RELAXED!\u201d But of course, trying is the opposite of relaxing. And when you look specifically for peace, calm, or a joyful experience, usually you will find that the Department of Relaxation is going to put you on hold with Customer Service indefinitely. The slightest distraction, like a fly buzzing past your nose, will seem like a horrendous intrusion. \u201cPlease, I\u2019m trying to meditate,\u201d you think, to which the Department of Mental Relaxation replies, \u201cSorry, we\u2019ll have to transfer you to another department!\u201d In trying to be calm, you\u2019re tightening up. This tightening up is not natural, and if you\u2019re doing it this way, you\u2019re missing out on the power of meditation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″ lms_has_clearfix=”0″ offset=”vc_col-lg-2 vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row u_row_style=”1″ lms_row_has_bk_offset=”0″ lms_row_bk_columns_offset=”0″ u_row_enrollment_restriction=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/12″ lms_has_clearfix=”0″ offset=”vc_col-lg-2 vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″ lms_has_clearfix=”0″ offset=”vc_col-lg-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1646234900932{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}” el_class=”subtittle-open-post”]<\/p>\n

Meditation . . . Naturally<\/b><\/h3>\n

To meditate properly<\/a>, there\u2019s no reason to do any of this convoluted stuff. When you meditate, just follow the natural rhythm of your experience. Just be as you are. Believe it or not, this is one of the most important aspects of meditation. Let go of any misunderstandings that meditation is about seeking a particular state of mind. Now that you know better, you don\u2019t have to try to do anything. Just be completely natural.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/12″ lms_has_clearfix=”0″ offset=”vc_col-lg-2 vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row u_row_style=”1″ lms_row_has_bk_offset=”1″ lms_row_bk_columns_offset=”0″ u_row_enrollment_restriction=”0″ lms_row_bk_offset_section_classes=”bk-qoute-full”][vc_column][vc_column_text]\u201cWhen you meditate, just follow the natural rhythm of your experience. Just be as you are. Believe it or not, this is one of the most important aspects of meditation.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”autorquotepost”]\u2013 Mingyur Rinpoche \u2013[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row u_row_style=”1″ lms_row_has_bk_offset=”0″ lms_row_bk_columns_offset=”0″ u_row_enrollment_restriction=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/12″ lms_has_clearfix=”0″ offset=”vc_col-lg-2 vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″ lms_has_clearfix=”0″ offset=”vc_col-lg-8″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1646235029477{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}” el_class=”subtittle-open-post”]<\/p>\n

Try this easy meditation for breath<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  • Begin session<\/i><\/b>\n
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    • Begin by sitting in a comfortable posture, letting the body be relaxed and at ease.<\/li>\n
    • Take a few moments to settle into the body, noticing any sensations that are present.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Main practice<\/i><\/b>\n
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      • Next, be aware of your breath. Notice the simple act of inhaling and exhaling. Be aware of the passage of air through your nostrils or the sensation of air filling and exiting your lungs.<\/li>\n
      • When images, thoughts, or emotions occur in the mind, there is no need to block them; as long as you do not forget to observe your breath, anything is okay.<\/li>\n
      • There is no need to focus strongly. Just know<\/i> you are breathing\u2014the knowing is<\/i> meditation.<\/li>\n
      • It is normal for your mind to wander off. Whenever you get lost, simply come back to observing the natural flow of your breath.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • End session<\/i><\/b>\n
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        • Take a moment to appreciate that you are able to breathe. Appreciate that you are taking time out of your day to familiarize yourself with this ever-present awareness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          More Resources<\/h2>\n

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          Meditation is Easier than You Think<\/h3>\n

          In this video, Mingyur Rinpoche explains the essence of meditation and describes some common misunderstandings about practicing meditation. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1620054501575{padding-top: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_inner el_class=”repro” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-3 vc_col-md-offset-3 vc_col-sm-offset-3″][vc_column_text el_class=”box-audio”]<\/p>\n

          Breathing Meditation<\/h3>\n

          5 min Guided Breathing Meditation with Tergar Instructor Myoshin Kelley (audio)<\/p>\n