It's an interesting phenomenon for me to observe in myself: the avoidance of the meditation practice. It's interesting to me for two reasons: 1) because I feel that this impulse is almost universal and 2) because the moment I sit down to meditate I feel so much better than I did previously. And so it is w/ everyone.
So, why do we sometimes procrastinate when it comes time to meditate? Well, there are several reasons. The first, of course, is that we are conditioned to believe that doing busy work is somehow more valuable than balancing our minds. Taking time for ourselves is somehow a waste. Being wound-up tight and stressed out is "normal" and shows that we are "busy people" and therefore "contributing" in some way to society. Hogwash.
If I wanted to believe that, I couldn't. It only takes a little while before my body begins to protest and remind me of all the reasons my meditation practice is important. I am aware, however, that some people who perhaps haven't been as hard on their bodies as I have may not have that built-in reminder. So, I thought I would list some of the benefits of a regular meditation practice on your individual mind/body complex and how this in turn contributes to a more healthy society.
How we benefit from meditation as individuals:
*Stress Removal
*Greater Intuition
*Health Begins to Improve
*Renewed Interest in Life
*Less Fearful
*Personality Softens
*We Become Less Judgmental
*Lower Blood Pressure
*The Mind Quiets Down
*Removes Negative Thoughts and Emotions
*Feeling of Contentment
How society benefits as a whole when we meditate:
*We are Easier to Get Along With
*Healthy, Calm People are more Productive
*Greater Concentration Means Doing the Job Better with Less Mistakes
*We Treat Others w/ Greater Compassion
*We are Truly Present When our Friends and Loved Ones Need Us
*We Contribute in a More Positive Way
*People Around Us Tend to Feel More Relaxed
When we can clearly see how our meditation practice not only benefits ourselves, but the world around us, we are more likely to keep our daily commitment. Thus we eliminate the subconscious desire to procrastinate.
Shanti,
Sandy
If I wanted to believe that, I couldn't. It only takes a little while before my body begins to protest and remind me of all the reasons my meditation practice is important. I am aware, however, that some people who perhaps haven't been as hard on their bodies as I have may not have that built-in reminder. So, I thought I would list some of the benefits of a regular meditation practice on your individual mind/body complex and how this in turn contributes to a more healthy society.
How we benefit from meditation as individuals:
*Stress Removal
*Greater Intuition
*Health Begins to Improve
*Renewed Interest in Life
*Less Fearful
*Personality Softens
*We Become Less Judgmental
*Lower Blood Pressure
*The Mind Quiets Down
*Removes Negative Thoughts and Emotions
*Feeling of Contentment
How society benefits as a whole when we meditate:
*We are Easier to Get Along With
*Healthy, Calm People are more Productive
*Greater Concentration Means Doing the Job Better with Less Mistakes
*We Treat Others w/ Greater Compassion
*We are Truly Present When our Friends and Loved Ones Need Us
*We Contribute in a More Positive Way
*People Around Us Tend to Feel More Relaxed
When we can clearly see how our meditation practice not only benefits ourselves, but the world around us, we are more likely to keep our daily commitment. Thus we eliminate the subconscious desire to procrastinate.
Shanti,
Sandy
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