Meditation is a technique used to develop awareness of the present moment. Becoming aware of our thoughts, emotions, sensations, whatever is happening with an accepting, nonjudgmental disposition. Meditation can be difficult for beginners to hold their focus for longer than a few minutes at first. If your mind wanders and it most likely will in the beginning, acknowledge what interrupts you and let it go. Go back to your focus.

There are many ways to meditate.

Mindfulness Meditation -concentration with awareness of the moment. Sit, relax and breathe. Simply relax and observe quietly, returning to your breath when thoughts or sensations flow through.

Spiritual Meditation – is your way of developing a deeper understanding of your religion and your connection to your higher power through prayer. This can be done at home or at your place of worship. Sit, kneel, stand or how ever you choose to pray.
Focused Meditation – is relaxation with concentration using any of the 5 senses. Counting, listening to a song or a sound, looking at a candle.

Visualization meditation – is focused on relaxation and calmness through visualizing beautiful scenes, images or figures as you sit quietly for 5 – 10 minutes.

Progressive Relaxation – is done to reduce tension throughout your body. Starting at your head and focusing on relaxing each part of the body at you recognize as much as you can rom your head to your toes. This is also very good if you are having a hard time falling asleep.
Just to list a few.

How to start.
Find a quiet and comfortable location. Sit down in a relaxed position. In a chair, on the floor, whatever is most comfortable for you. I say start slow. Set a quiet timer for 2 – 3 minutes. Close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing. In through your nose and out through your mouth. Belly deep breathing, If your mind wanders go back to your breathing till your timer goes off. There are many videos on YouTube if that helps you. Add a minute or two each day.

Peace

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