Meditation Facts

Welcome to the Meditation Facts page at www.energy-healing-info.com. This page will demystify some of the myths floating around, and get you started on a solid practice. When you're done here, visit the rest of the Meditation Section of the website to read about easy techniques for getting your practice started. Now for the list:

________________________________________________________________

* Anyone can meditate: It doesn’t require body-bending acrobatics or genius-level I.Q. results.

* There are no rules: If someone has given you a list of rules to follow for a successful meditation practice, throw the list away!

* Meditation is simple: It is the act of mindful presence in the present moment, reconnecting with yourself, becoming calmer and more serene. As mentioned above. There are no rules. You simply agree with yourself to sit consciously for a few minutes and savor the experience of the present moment.

* Meditation is not a Religion: Meditation exists beyond the border of religions. A person can meditate and be Atheist, Agnostic, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Jewish, Pagan, Polytheistic, or Pantheistic. Many people think of meditation as an eastern concept because according to historians that is the earliest known origins of meditation, but it is also a universal concept.

* There is no such thing as doing meditation wrong: Each person will have their own methods and skill levels with meditation. Just the act of meditation will put you in closer connection with your inner self.

* Meditation Reduces Stress: Try it out after a particularly stressful day and see for yourself.

* You can meditate for as long or as short as you want: If you have no time on a certain day, slip it in for one minute. Even one minute can promote a healthier, more balanced state of being.

* There’s no right or wrong time to meditate: Some people prefer it in the mornings or evenings. Other’s slip it in during their lunch break from work. Do what works for you and your life schedule.

* You can choose whatever meditation position you prefer: You do not need to sit in full lotus position if it is uncomfortable for you. You can do it sitting in a straight-backed chair, or even lying down in bed.

* You do not need a Guru or spiritual teacher to teach you how to meditate: You can begin the practice without any outside influences if you wish, or you can look to some teachers for inspirational meditation quotes and information. Otherwise, keep to the basics. Simply sit quietly, focus on the present, and follow your breath.

* Meditation does not require any other actions: You do not need to become vegetarian, live in an ashram, join Buddhism, and do without sex or alcohol. Meditation is a lifestyle choice, just as all of these other things are. You can choose to adopt a meditation practice without altering any other aspects of your life if you so desire.

* Meditation can be done anywhere: You can do it at home, on your traffic commute, in the shower, on an airplane, at work, sitting in the park… anywhere.

* The hidden rule: Earlier we said there are no rules, but we misspoke. There is one. It’s very important that you follow this rule to the tee, and make sure to never disregard it. This one rule will make your entire meditation practice complete and you will be sure to ascend to Nirvana. Here’s the rule… Make sure you pee before beginning! There’s nothing like trying to focus your attention on the present when all you can think about is your bladder.

________________________________________________________________

Thanks for visiting our meditation facts page. We've tried to demystify the strict rules and meditation facts you may have seen elsewhere on other sites or books. The truth is, everyone can meditate, and everyone will have a slightly different way of doing it. It's called individuality and listening to your intuition.Your journey will be different than someone else's. Some people meditate for enlightenment. Others to help reduce stress from their corporate jobs. Others to improve their golf swing. It's funny, but meditation can help with all of these things.

When you're done here on the meditation facts page, Go back to the Meditation Section of the website to read about easy meditation techniques to get you started on your practice.