Mindfulness
meditation, in its simplest sense, is a form of practice that focuses on the
subconscious. In this type of meditation, a person begins to become aware by
focusing on the realities he is experiencing at that moment. This state of
awareness is revealed in the form of mindfulness meditation. A person who
becomes aware of the current thoughts and situations during meditation accepts
what it is without judgment throughout the meditation. Mindfulness and
acceptance form the basis of mindfulness meditation.
There are
two dimensions to be understood in the mindfulness meditation technique. This
first dimension consists of being aware of the situation and events that the
person is in at that moment. In the second dimension, the person tries to
comprehend what the awareness he has gained means. In general, mindfulness
meditation consists of a synthesis of becoming aware of the situation and
accepting it as it is.
In general,
many people think that awareness meditation and mindfulness meditation are the
same. Although awareness comes to the fore in both, mindfulness differs from awareness
meditation with its many features.
In
mindfulness meditation, one's goal is to manage the direction of attention.
This is often likened to adjusting the direction of the steering wheel while
driving. Opening one's perceptions at the highest level while doing this
meditation is important for success. With the clarity of perception, it is
necessary to accept the thoughts that pass through the mind, what the body
feels and all the events taking place around it, without questioning it.
How to
Do Mindfulness Meditation?
With
mindfulness meditation, the person focuses on the parts of his mind that he/she
will notice and manage. You can follow the steps below for mindfulness
meditation that everyone can do easily.
First, sit
up straight and keep your head up if you can. After this step, make sure that
your shoulders are in an open and confident posture.
You can
focus on your physical sensations by breathing normally as usual. Focus on
feeling your body as you breathe in and identifying where you breathe.
Your mind
may focus elsewhere or encounter different thoughts during meditation. In the
meantime, smile and continue your breathing movements in a gentle way. Remember
that trying to focus again without giving up in meditation is the most
important step to success.
Become
aware of yourself and those around you during meditation. Try to focus as if
you are watching all your feelings and body with an outside eye.
Be
sensitive to the sounds around you during mindfulness meditation. Observe the
change by focusing on the loudness and quality.
During
meditation, keep your attention on the sound, focusing on the silence within
the sounds. Then move away from the sounds and focus on your inner world.
While
concentrating on your thoughts, put your own existence aside and examine it with
an outside eye. In the meantime, realize that your thoughts are just thoughts
and be aware that they are not the same as reality.
Then focus
on your surroundings to expand awareness. In the meantime, examine your
feelings, the surrounding smells, everything around.
To begin
with, mindfulness exercise may be a bit difficult and you may have trouble
focusing. In the meantime, try to practice the meditation steps again without
forcing yourself. By focusing on your probability of success, you can achieve
the goal of meditation.
