#meditationtag

[endlesslyenlightened-blog]

the mind is everything. what you think, you become: a guide to meditation ~

 what is meditation?

meditation is awareness. it is taking our attention away from the external world and bringing it into ourselves. it is a means of transforming the mind and training in awareness. it encourages and helps to develop concentration, clarity, emotional positivity, and a calm seeing of the true nature of things.

we only truly have control of our own self. with meditation, we can help to cultivate awareness of our own thoughts and actions in the present moment.

as a beginner, it may be difficult to focus and have a clear mind. just remember, it is okay for your mind to wander during meditation, you can’t expect it not to. by continuing to pull the focus away from your thoughts and onto your breath, you are training your mind to focus on the present moment. this will make it easier to do in your everyday life because your mind is used to it.

different types of meditation

concentration meditation:

begin by focusing on a single point. this can be the breath, repeating a mantra, staring at a candle flame or an object in the room, etc. continue to refocus your awareness as you catch your mind wandering to different thoughts.

this is the process of letting your thoughts go, and it will help you do the same in your day to day life. when you are put into a situation where something is upsetting you, or bothering you, you may find it easier to learn to let it go. this is a huge first step in healing any issue in your life… just let it go.

mindfulness meditation:

begin with a basic meditation (usually by focusing on the breath). observe your thoughts from an outsider perspective as they come to you. do not give them any attention, just observe them and be curious. if you find that you are becoming too aware of your thoughts, focus your attention back on your breath.

this technique helps you to see how your thoughts move in particular patterns. in your day to day life, this will help you to see how quickly the human mind likes to judge experiences and people.  with practice, you can be more mindful of this behavior and create an inner balance.

tips for meditation:

when i first begin to meditate, i like to spend a lot of time feeling where i am. i like to feel how i’m sitting, and be curious about why i’m sitting the way i am. is there a balance between the left and right side of my body? did i sit a certain way or have my hand in a certain place that is different than usual? i like to question these things to help be mindful and aware of my body.

next, i spend some time focusing energy to each part of my body, i start with my feet and work my way up to my mind. this allows me to be fully presently aware of my being. i begin by taking a few deep and cleansing breaths in for three seconds and letting them out slowly for three seconds. i like to use visuals in meditation as well. i imagine i’m standing at the tippy top of a cliff, surrounded by beautiful, rushing waterfalls. attached to me is a pair of beautiful white, angel wings. and as i am breathing in, the wings are lifting. as i breathe out, the wings close. i always end a meditation by beginning to focus on my body again. i start from my mind this time, and work my way down to my feet. this creates a balance between mind and body, and refocuses your self into your body.

don’t be frustrated if you find your mind wandering… that is exactly what it should do. just continue to focus on your breath each time your thoughts wander. with practice, you should find that this will happen less and less.

 check out some guided meditations to help you get started

eternal sunshine: an app that you can download from the app store. they have very beautiful and relaxing guided meditations. they also have an option to turn on notifications and you will receive inspiring mantras throughout the day.

meditation peace: a great podcast of guided meditations for inner and outer peace. click the link or find it on the apple podcasts app.

tracks to relax: a peaceful podcast of guided meditations to help you fall asleep at night. click the link or find it on the apple podcasts app.

[indigoschool]

Hello again, meditation questions lol. I've been feeling very statically charged when I do this, my hair actually twitches and moves and I feel what can only be called an electric sensation along my third eye and skull as a whole. Is this because of the crystals I use during or just because of me? I also feel like my body is turning, rotating, warping nonsensically often during sessions. Can any of this be explained or expanded, if not simply by more meditation?

It can be a combination of the crystals and you. This electric sensation is happening because, to my knowledge, your frequency is getting higher as you meditate. Crystals help to raise your frequency as well, so they’re boosters for these vibrations. And the turning, rotating, and warping can just be a reaction to meditation. It can be something similar to dizziness after just visiting another realm or something. You could have had such a high-frequency, powerful experience that your body begins to react this way, kind of like one shaking after an orgasm. 

[indigoschool]

how should I start meditating ???

Lesson coming soon. For now, focus on three things: your breathing, clearing your mind, and being mindful. I know that’s really vague, but like I said, lesson coming soon. 

[indigoschool]

I've been having a really hard time with keeping focus in meditation but only because I feel that I am not alone sometimes during.... I have a feeling of another's energy with me and it creeps me out so I have to open my eyes and break focus. I've never been able to see spirits or entities energies but I've always been pretty sensitive in feeling when they're around me, obviously it's getting worse the more aware I get. What can I do? It's kind of freaky. My dads ashes are down the hall from me

I’ve gotten that feeling during meditation as well. It has never been something where I feel like the spirit/energy around me is something negative or unwanted, but it still shakes me up a bit, just because it would obviously be a little unsettling at first to feel, so vividly, another entity around you. But usually when I meditate I ask for guidance from my higher self/spirit guides, so I’m confident that the spirit with me is one that I asked for. I think you should trust that you’re only creeped out because it’s something you’re not used to. When you start your meditation, be sure to ask the universe to keep all negative and unwanted energies away from you, and ask your angels and higher self to be with you and guide you. This way, you’re attracting positive vibes and ensuring that negativity is kept away. While you meditate, if you feel an entity that makes you feel strange, you can stop. Sometimes your intuition can tell you when something’s wrong. 

It may also be your dad, since his ashes are so close to you. Why don’t you ask? While you meditate, ask the energy that you feel for a sign as to whether they are your father or not. See what happens. But, remember, if it doesn’t feel right, stop. 

[indigoschool]

hi, what can I do to tap into my indigo abilities more? Ive been trying to get into meditation and I'm starting yoga but idk besides that stuff. I just found out im indigo a few months ago

I think yoga and meditation alone should be enough to connect you with the abilities that you have (especially meditation, but yoga is a form of meditation) at least at first. Meditation is time for you to connect to yourself, to your higher self, to the energy of the universe. Once you begin focusing your intentions on connecting to yourself and the universe, and you direct your intentions to aligning your heart with your mind and body, you will tap into your abilities with more ease. Just keep in mind that everything happens at the universe’s pace. And, if I can recommend one more thing, try drawing sacred geometry. Once you draw the figures, you’ll understand more. You will open up to more. :)

[indigoschool]

hi! I have a really hard time having a positive experience with meditation. I often get extreme restlessness/discomfort when I try to get into a meditative state and it feels like all of the tiny discomforts like headaches or muscle aches or really anything I'm feeling that is negative is magnified. I try to detach from these feelings in order to feel nothing and just be, but I haven't been able to do so. do you have any idea about why this might be happening/do you have any tips? thank you!!

It might be because of the way you’re sitting? Make sure you’re comfortable! Sit on a pillow, play some music if you need to. You’re focusing more during meditation, so you’re hypersensitive to anything that might be bothering you. Trying to just be is, ironically, tedious. You should try a different, more interactive form of meditation. There is dance meditation, writing meditation, singing meditation, and other forms, which (in a brief nutshell) involve one doing a certain activity for a concentrated period where you’re being completely free, as one would do in sitting meditation. There’s also candle light meditation, in which you stare at a candle flame in order to build your focus.

Experiment with different forms of meditation and you’ll realize that it gets better. Of course, practicing will make it easier, so eventually sitting meditation will be almost effortless. If you have questions about other forms of meditation feel free to ask. (We should talk about meditation more.)

[indigoschool]

do you know of anyways for me to practice psychic protection because my empathy for others takes me away from my own center and i don't want to practice dissociation or just ignoring it because i still love to feel my surroundings and others energies i just end up losing connection to my core energy

The first thing that came to mind when I read this was amethyst. Amethyst is an amazing crystal for psychic protection, I think you need to get it. Clear quartz is also good for bringing you to your core and connecting you to yourself, and it’ll help amplify amethyst’s powers. 

Meditation works well. It will help you ground yourself and come to your center, all while still being able to connect with and feel others’ energy. Try to meditate as much as you can (yoga is a form of meditation). 

[indigoschool]

Hello! My friend told me that the first time she meditated she started crying and she felt overwhelmed. Is it normal? Since meditating makes us aware I thought it had to do with something about it...

Hey! Someone else has asked a question similar to this before. It’s expected. If you’ve never reached a point where you are vibrating at a very high frequency (higher than your body is used to) and you’re in a very energized yet peaceful state, it can be a bit overwhelming. Sometimes it feels amazing, but if it ever feels like too much, tell your friend to stop and do some breathing for a while.