Stillness is universally used as a simple prelude to meditation
The mind and body are closely related. To keep the body still helps the mind follow suit. Expect good results after giving your thoughts a little time to slow down.
Just take a minute to put to the test your ability to do nothing. Sit upright and still, preferably with eyes closed and see how long you can remain absolutely still, without any involuntary muscle movement other than that involved in normal respiration.
The second stage is to observe what you are inwardly experiencing as you watch the thoughts as they arise. Don’t try to follow any line of thought – just watch the thoughts as they seem to swim like fish in an aquarium through your mind’s eye. In time the thoughts become fewer and you begin to become more aware of feeling rather than thinking.
Practising stillness of body and mind is the best way to recharge your energies and to enjoy wonderful emotional and mental refreshment that can help to dissolve strain.
Sally Janssen’s wonderful book Mental Fitness: A Simple Self-help Guide offers simple and timely solutions. Read more…
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February 5th, 2009 at 3:37 am
Very good site. Keep up the great work. Thanks again, Kolton