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Sitting and Breathing is Epic
People are often uncomfortable with the big M . . . Meditation.
We presume this is a state of total thought-free freedom . . . and you must be doing it wrong if you catch yourself thinking (not true).
We then use words like Mindfulness to soften the concept.
This other M word can lend to the idea that simply being mildly conscious here and there through the day is fully doing the work. I have found that it doesn’t compare in the results though.
This week, I am going to a 3-day silent Vipassana retreat. This is a form of Buddhist meditation offered all over the world through dhamma.org for only donation payments.
You have to do a 10-day silent sit before you can do the 3-day, and I have done three of those and one 8-day Satipatthana Sutta program.
Even with a lot of practice, I still struggle to sit and meditate routinely. Most people have an internal resistance to it, because the ego is not a fan.
That’s why I am delighted to go back to this practice and hopefully re-integrate a fresh habit into my life.
Why though? What is the point of doing a whole lot of nothing?
The more regularly I do this practice daily, the more peace I find in my heart. I am less reactive and more certain of my path forward. I am often able to be more efficient and clear in my priorities, which makes up enormously for the time it costs to sit and breathe. I usually gain a better grip on my anxiety and ADHD challenges.
I have also found more compassion for myself and others.
I love Pema Chödrön, who says that she loves looking out at the audience of meditators, looking so serene, knowing that within each person there is a mess of struggle going on. (Paraphrased here, of course).
She also says that the moment you realize that you are not focusing on your breath is one of the most powerful moments. Without it, no one would successfully return to meditation.
This weekend, I hope you will consider sitting and breathing with acceptance for whatever comes up for you.
Set a timer if you like and aim for whatever you can, from 5 minutes to a hour.
Focus on your breath
Focus on your sensations in your body
When you realize you are not doing those, simply return to doing so.
Listen to the quiet, or listen to the thoughts from a more objective distance.
Feel your body decompressing from the stress of your day,
or notice how you struggle to relax.
That’s it. Keep it simple.
I find it even more magical when you meditate with a friend, so perhaps include someone in a session together this week.
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Jenna Lynne Roberts
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