I have tried to meditate a few times, but I get bored just sitting there. Should I keep trying? I really hate it! But everyone says about all the benifits, maybe I should keep trying?
I was initiated and started to practise meditation since may. I would like to ask for advise since i am unable to ask from the teacher who taught due to distance of location. The main problem i have is trying to sit still for one hour. One day i can meditate for an hour with my mind less distracted and most of the days it keeps running faster than a horse. I tried different poses to reduce the pain in my legs and spine even sitting on the chair but it comes back after 15 mins so i have to stop. Questions : Since i am a beginner, can i just continue to meditate and stop when pain becomes unbearable and continue to meditate? By doing this,will this help me later to meditate longer ? I am told to concentrate on the space between eyebrows, when i close my eyes its complete darkness, and then changes to dark colours. When this happens what should i do? The third question is i have started to notice after meditating a couple of months, my emotions e.g. anger, hatred, outburst surfaced during meditations and in my work life. I has affected me lot. I dont like seeing this side of myself. Have any of you heard or come across anyone experiencing this? I would like it to stop? I would prefer being normal.
Yes you can continue meditation whenever you want. And that help you to meditate longer someday. When you close your eyes don't do nothing just focus in to your breath. It is normal that when you start meditating you will change somehow. If don't like it stop it, but if you like it continue your journey...
Theres plenty of good book and cd guides to meditation around. I always make sure i'm comfortable and only meditate for short periods of about 15 minutes at a time. Sitting comfortably in a chair is better than being uncomfortable on the floor.
I can't do tradiational meditation without getting bored. I like power yoga or bikrhams (sp?)...I feel really relaxed and toward the end of the class I am sweating so much and working so hard I am almost in a trance like state...mind over matter sort of deal. Is power yoga and bikrahms considered meditation?
focus on breathing and your heartbeat.. it's kind of hard for me also because i can't stop thinking about things. no matter how hard it seems keep trying. your head will be a lot more peaceful. embrace the silence. =]
Ever tried guided meditation? Here's a good link I found. http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/thanissaro/guided.html Also, as for the uncomfortable/painful part...I usually sit on a yoga mat with my back to the wall and a pillow behind the small of my back. (when I'm at home.)
