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I am talking about MEDITATION. Can you meditate? For years I tried to bring this practice into my life. After all, I am a type A personality. And I am not talking an A- either. I excel at motivation and drive. I do not stop until I get the job done kinda gal. I always knew it would be good for me to learn how to mentally “check out” and just “be. I just did not know how to accomplish it. I read books, watched videos and listened to tapes. But I just could not relax and I certainly could not just observe my thoughts and let them pass through like leaves in the wind without attaching myself to them. It was frustrating which did not help me feel better. In fact, it did the opposite. Every time I’d try and fail I would feel like something was wrong with me. Until…..
About 7 years ago I developed some peripheral neuropathy as a result of a stomach virus. They call that side effect Guillain-Barré Syndrome and I was lucky that mine was mild. Some people end up on life support for awhile and others die. I just had pins and needles in my hands and feet. I got off easy. Anyway, in a quest to get relief from this annoying buzzing in my extremities, I happened upon a device called a “Rebuilder” which was being used to treat diabetic neuropathy with great success. It was FDA approved and insurance would cover it if there was a medical need. Sign me up!
I ordered and received my equipment which consisted of a small rectangular box with 2 dials and electrodes that you attach to the bottom of your feet and palms of your hands. I am not too keen on electricity passing through my body, but I gave it a go. It felt kind of strange…like tickling but I tolerated it well. Once I got used to my 30 minutes a day I started to realize something. When I used it, I could mentally “check out” and not focus on my thoughts. I did not fall asleep. In fact, I’ve tried it for insomnia and it never works. Instead it puts me into a deep relaxation where my brain can take a breather. When I snap out of it. And that is what I do…after about 15 minutes of relaxation I snap up and feel so refreshed it is amazing.
It did heal my neuropathy over time, but it gave me so much more. The ability to relax and finally…..meditate!
Abstract Art by Sharon Cummings 
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I have tried but found that life and busy takes over, it is not always easy to set aside time unless you get up an hour earlier and then I tend to start writing or blogging. But thank you for reminding me that I did promise myself to try again at meditation.
It is hard indeed….I was “forced” so to speak…..that tingling was maddening! I still use my Rebuilder….I am for daily, but it’s usually 3 days a week or so. I should do it now….it’s been one of those days! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
I am glad to hear you have found some relief from an external source. Meditation is a tricky beast initially. Your mind will keep floating ideas in front of you, which diverts your attention. Like a wild horse, you will just have to commit to wrestling with your mind until you can bring it under your own control.
Find somewhere comfy, sit and relax.(you could also do it while in bed before sleep) all you have to do is focus on breathing. As your thoughts come try to relax from them (unclutch), return time after time to your breathing. Maybe when you are exhaling you can say out loud or in your mind the word om,(om is obviously a very deeply spiritual sound. It is the sound of life being celebrated!) To go to the next level of meditation you have to commit yourself to what you are doing. You have to be prepared to meditate like this until your mind becomes still, no matter how long that will take. Once you commit to this thought you are half way there.
As your mind stills, you will get flashes of thoughts saying, oh my god, my mind is becoming still etc, just keep relaxing away from those thoughts into stillness. Your body and mind wants to sync with whatever you call the end result of meditation. I took hours to meditate into a deeper level, now it takes seconds. All the time you are mediating you are moving back into contact with your own Devine self. It is a very interesting journey, and your progress is dependent solely on your own strong decision to progress.
Sorry for rambling, meditation is one of the most powerful tools you can use to gain balance. It is well worth the effort. I would love to know how you get on with this, if you try to give meditation ago without the zapper:)
Thanks for your advice…I have tried what you have written many times…I am VERY happy with having found a way to relax and “check out” regardless of the method. It helps me tremendously. 🙂 I am glad you have found a method that works for you too!
looks fantastic.
Thanks Sedge!
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Love the colors in this!
Thanks Bo!