Sometimes meditation is hard because you can't quiet those thoughts, but what if listening to those thoughts were more important then trying to release or silence them?
When was the last time that you actually stopped just to think? I think part of the problem is that it looks as though we aren't doing anything at all, and in this lovely time we live in, that is practically unheard of. Yet it is incredibly important for us to do. To actually take time out of our day to really be present and think about a task at hand, a dream we would like to pursue, a problem we would like to learn from and change, or even just life in general can be so beneficial to your mental well being.
The beauty of it is, a thinking meditation can be as helpful as other forms of meditation. So give it a try and see if it resonates with you. Take some time out of your day(it can be 5 minutes or even an hour if you are on to something), turn the TV and computer off, turn your phone to silent, and tell the people around you this is going to be your time, and you need to be left alone.
Before you begin, think about what you want to think about, try to keep your thoughts focused on one idea, or one dream, one challenge that you are facing, or even one emotion that you need clarity on. The point is to still have a focused mind during this process, try not to let your mind wander, and when it does bring your thoughts back to the 'thought' at hand.
Remember to have a notebook and a pen handy, our minds really like puzzles and when it is given the opportunity to focus on solving something and the freedom to really explore an idea, the amazing things that it comes up with are often worth writing down.
Set a timer if you want to, and then all you have to do is sit, and think. Simple!
Leave a comment and let me know how you like the thinking meditation!
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