Hello all!
Today I completed my first 45 minute sitting meditation (with no guided instructions). The longest I have meditated before was 30 minutes, and that seemed difficult! I am trying my best not to judge this 45 minute session, but I am very pleased with myself for doing it! Usually, I count every breath until ten, and then I start over. This time, I started back at one anytime my mind drifted off. This helped me a lot, because it helped me keep in mind that counting to ten was NOT a goal, it's just a tool. Towards the last half of my session I didn't reach ten at all! Starting over at one really helped me stay focused. I would even repeat one a couple of times if I was having trouble concentrating. Anyways, I thought I would share this success with you all! Have a mindful day
Accomplished big goal today
While I totally understand the desire not to strive for anything more than to be present and mindful this still feels like a really positive step forward for you thank you for sharing
“Being mindful means that we take in the present moment as it is rather than as we would like it to be.”
Mark Williams
http://adlibbed.blogspot.co.uk/p/mindfulness-me-enjoy-silence.html
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Mark Williams
http://adlibbed.blogspot.co.uk/p/mindfulness-me-enjoy-silence.html
Find me on twitter - @feehutch
I used to meditate like this at first. The returning to one acted both as a recognition that my mind had gone and as a new beginning.
I think these little mini goals are probably very helpful in the beginning. After a while though, I just suddenly stopped breath counting one day and never started again.
I think these little mini goals are probably very helpful in the beginning. After a while though, I just suddenly stopped breath counting one day and never started again.
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Excellent, LucidMind. That's great to hear. As with everything, confidence begets confidence on the mindful path.
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