I just read something rather interesting while trying to search the web to discover how in the world to meditate. It said to make friends with your mind. Don't be mean to your mind, but find out what your mind likes to do. The answer, is that the mind likes to think. It likes to process and be challenged. You may be saying that this is so obvious and that I'm obviously pretty aloof not to have gathered this on my own. But, wow! So true, my mind goes a million miles a minute, and if it is not occupied for a second it goes off the deep end, enter binge eating everything in the house or enter negative thoughts or feelings. This is probably why I have taken up distance running. It takes up a good chunk of time and keeps me busy. It also helps my mind to relax and zone out. It's an escape... for an hour, and free child care at the gym. Gotta love it.
So, when I notice my mind getting revved up due to a lack of stimulation, I need to force myself to meditate. I need to avoid thinking of it as a chore and not something that I would like to do, but think of it as stimulating and enriching.
My challenge for the month of November is to meditate daily. Meditate in the form of prayer, blogging,
I am going to love my mind, and love it's naturally over active state. I am going to start looking at this as a blessing rather than a challenge.
Wish me luck.
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