I want to learn! Does anyone know how, or do you? Do you know anyone locally who does and would be willing to share? Just a "before bed" thought. And now, I am going to bed.
This topic has been on my mind for quite a few years, and I always tell my ultra hip (yeah right) self, that I should write about it. So finally, after this last revelation that, yes, there are two kinds of people in this world, I needed to get it off my chest. There are two kinds of people in this world. "But Megan?" you quickly rebut, "No there's not! There are so many kinds of people in this world. Short people, tall people, loud people, introverted people, French people, people who like food, people who are allergic to grass, dog people, cat people, this list is endless." And to you I say, "Well of course." But here's the deal. When it comes down to it. We are all, but one of two kinds of people. And I'll kindly, yet firmly, break it down for y'all. There are two kinds of people in this world. And you WILL fall under one of these categories. Are you ready? Here, I'll set the scene. You are walking down the sidewalk....
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:-) anyway, I go to yoga everyday, and the last 5-10 minutes is meditation. What we do is lay down, and literally become limp - try to sink into the ground as much as possible, head to the side, arms to your side facing up, whatever is comfortable to you and feels natural.
The instructor plays music, something normally soothing and mellow. then it's just a matter of clearing your mind - don't think about your to-do list, or what you are doing after class, or anything. Just clear your mind and let it "float" so to speak. it's way harder than it seems. But after trying it for awhile it "clicks" and you get into a place where you aren't sleeping but you are so deep into nothing-ness that it almost feels like you are awaking when you are finishing. Breathing deeply (but not concentrating on your breath) helps out a lot. basically it's like when you are trying to fall asleep but not...
hope that makes sense! Let me know if not!