I am passionate about meditation and what it can do for the human mind. For the past five years I’ve taught a weekly meditation class, and students show up with a variety of experience and hopes for what meditation can do for them. It excites me to see people from all walks of life, ages ranging from 12 to 81, walk into my teaching space, seeking to explore this simple, ancient tool.

One thing people who struggle with meditation will say to me is that meditation is boring. I thought about this for a while, and I realized, that can be part of the process! If you find meditation boring, consider what is happening with your mind: 

When you sit down to meditate, you are giving yourself an opportunity to shift your focus from the outside world to the inner. You become the observer and start to pay attention to that story playing in your mind with a different perspective. You breathe, and observe. Watching your mind (possibly) freak out with this lack of stimulus. This can be painfully boring and frustrating, watching your mind run wild.

“Is this even meditating?” they will ask. Hang in there. It may take some time, but at some point, something happens. The mind gives up, and goes quiet.

Meditation for All: Getting Started

Meditation isn’t just for yogis. It is a practice that will support all humans. Science continues to explore the benefits of meditation for it’s positive effect on the mind, emotions, and physical health and healing. It is a practice worth cultivating, and my hope is that it becomes a common practice for adults, and that we may teach our children so we have a generation growing up with this powerful tool for developing greater balance and peace within.

5 Things to Consider when Starting Your Meditation Practice

1. Making the Choice – Dedicating yourself to your practice for at least 30 days will give you the opportunity to see the benefits. This is key to keep up the motivation to invest your time in your practice. 
2. Find a Class – A guided meditation class provides support and will help you to navigate and gain confidence as you start your practice. I recommend the MAX Meditation System™ as a great place to start. This technique was developed by Modern Mystery School Founder Gudni Gudnason and is an effective tool for quieting the mind and cultivating stillness. With teachers all over the world, you can likely find someone near you who offers this regularly.  
3. Dedicate Time – Once you make it a priority, set yourself up for success by scheduling your meditation practice into your day. I recommend meditating first thing in the morning, but anytime of day is good. Find what works for you. 
   

   
   * Tip: From 5:00am-7:00am is a prime time for meditating. Like tuning a radio to certain frequency, this time it is easier to “tune in” to the Quiet Pond state described earlier. *

    

4. Creating Space – Dedicating space in your life for your practice doesn’t need to be a massive shift. Choose a chair where you sit, and use that spot consistently. Set up an altar to connect to your spiritual practice, lighting a candle to indicate the beginning of your session.
   You can energetically set your space by using the tools handed down in the Empower Thyself class to raise your vibration and Sacred Geometry Level 1 to assist in creating an energetic sanctuary that makes it easier to connect in meditation.
   

    

5. Celebrate Your Success – Every step along the way is a victory. Building a new practice takes time and effort. Give yourself credit for each time you sit down to meditate. You are building a muscle, and the results of your efforts will continue to unfold over time. Some days may be better than others, but taking this time for yourself, to nourish your mind, body, and spirit, will help you to be stronger in all areas of your life.

Meditation is a foundation tool for us as spiritual beings having a physical experience. If you are curious about getting started with a meditation practice, please reach out. It is a simple tool with so much depth that can transform how we move through this world, better prepared to handle the challenges of each day.