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5 Ways to Deepen Your Meditation

Updated: Aug 8, 2019


Meditation is one of the most important mental, psychological and metaphysical disciplines.


According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, to meditate is defined as:


med·i·tat·edmed·i·tat·ing

intransitive verb

1 :to engage in contemplationor reflection.

2 :to engage in mental exercise (such as concentration on one's breathing or repetition of a mantra) for the purpose of reaching a heightened level of spiritual awareness transitive verb

1 :to focus one's thoughts on :reflect on or ponder over.

2 :to plan or project in the mind :


In other words, meditation is a process in which you calm your mind, deepen your breathing to elevate your awareness to higher intuitive levels.


The benefits of regular meditation are far and numerous; however the most profound and vital benefit is a peace of mind that you develop in its continual use and application.



Here are 5 ways to deepen your meditation practices:


Minimize Drug & Alcohol Use

Avoid all drug and alcohol use that can inhibit your ability to think freely without chemical influence.

If you are struggling with drug use and abuse, please seek help visit the National Helpline for Substance Abuse.


Consider Your Medications and Supplements Use

Certain supplements, herbs, and medications, especially if they affect your mood, may be disagreeing with your system and causing you to be scattered.

Ask your doctor or health professional for alternative recommendations or if you can do without them for a while.


Consider a Meditation Partner

Try meditating with someone you love or with a group of friends. The combined energy will help you go deeper.


Keep in Mind Food Sensitivities

You may be sensitive to something you’re eating or drinking.


Pick a day and eat lightly, perhaps about half of what you usually do.


Consume what you know will be easy to digest, such as lightly steamed vegetables.


You should be able to focus more easily provided you feel lighter and more alert.


Create a Soothing Environment

Try relaxing music.


Consider the position you are in. Some prefer sitting up straight with their legs crossed while others lie flat on their back.


Experiment with different kinds light settings to test which works best for you as well.


If you keep seeking how you can be more successful with meditation, you’ll eventually become aware of effective ways to go deeper and focus better. And whatever you think could work the best for you is what you should be thinking of trying out.


Conclusion

Meditation can change your life for the better and once you begin feeling better you will know that you definitely made the best choices by choosing this to help you along the way throughout difficult moments in life.


Things are going to be different at every moment and stage in your life and meditation can be the reason for your continual transformation, forward progress and becoming a much more positive person that is happier and healthier.

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