How to Get Started in Meditation

Meditation is like a gym in which you develop the powerful mental muscles of calm and insight.

— Ajahn Brahm

Meditation was the common thread between the hundreds of books and blog articles I read on improving one's self.

After putting it off for too long I finally took up the practice and learned for myself the power of meditation.

To get started with meditation, I'm going to walk through the few steps I used.

1. Sit in a comfortable chair in a room where you will not be disturbed for the duration of the practice.
2. Close your eyes. While there are types of meditation where you can open your eyes, it's recommended for beginners to close them.
3. Take a few deep breaths to begin the practice.
4. Breathe normally and focus on each breath coming in and out at the base of your lips or nose.
5. You need to let go. If you try too hard it can cause anxiety. As thoughts come up, gently acknowledge them, then return your focus to your breath.

If you have more questions, read this article

Focus is a superpower in today's world. We are berated with distractions every way we turn. A powerful product of daily meditation is an increase in discipline over how we spend our finite currency of time.