Wake up to the joy of you.
~ The art of meditation
I notice that the loudest moment in my head is when I tried to be silent.
I’ll pick up everything all at once. It’s never ending and they keep coming so fast like a bullet train I wish I can switch them off the very moment I snap my fingers.
Feel like it’s a curse, like I’m demented with worry. I fret about almost everything.
As easy as it may sounds – ‘take it easy’ is definitely not easy for someone like me.
I know that meditation helps but to be honest how many of us are able to do that.
I remember not so long ago my therapist taught me how to use the S.O.S method every time any unpleasant thought strikes.
A small exercise you can do prior to master the art of meditation is to stop, oxygenate and step back.
You will literally need to stop doing whatever that you’re doing at that moment. Take a deep breath so that you can use that moment to reframe. Walk a way for a bit maybe to have a glass of water or two. I know some would go out and have a puff but in my case, a glass of water will do. This will give you a buffer, in between the chaos and trying to calm yourself down. The purpose is to think then only act but for yourself not against others.
I supposed once you’re able to do this your journey to meditating will be slightly easy.
The idea of meditation has always been tied back to yoga practices. I found this article from Yaqeen Institute where Justin Parrot had given a lengthy explanation bout meditation in Islam.
Meditation, mindfulness or in the arabic term is called muraqabah.
The concept is more or less the same where it can help us to discipline our minds so that we can handle the current situation. The only difference is our ultimate goal for this muraqabah is to focus on our connection with Allah.
Like many other exercise practice is a must.
It doesn’t matter when and how.
Even if it’s just for a minute may you find the will and time to do it.