I wrote in my post ‘Mindfulness Meditation‘, the following –
At times my mind is chaotic with thoughts swirling and never ending. My mind can feel like ‘white noise (Static)’. Do you remember old TV sets, with a station with no programming, the visual static and noise it made, at times my mind feels similar to this.
I wrote in my post ‘What is meditation teaching me?‘, the following –
Meditation has joined with me and helps me, though a slow process for me, it is improving me. Meditation is taking me to a quieter mind and bringing me back to be in the moment, at this time at this place; a better place. Meditation is teaching me, though a slow process for me, to have additional patience, improved concentration and to have calmness during times of interruptions.
In today’s post, I write the following –
During one morning’s meditation, I recorded my mind! You ask how can you record your mind? Not easy, I would not try this at home – very dangerous!
Listen as I proceed and take you through a short period of meditation –
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Meditation is a fabulous tool, but I’m hearing quite a bit of chatter inside your mind according to that video! 😀
Have a beautiful day Terry!
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That chatter is usually how it starts and after awhile I get it just to one voice! I then and able to meditate without thinking about everything I need to do for that day. I keep at it and I am seeing some positive results – although slowly! Thanks Paula, hope your day is going well. 🙂
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I usually have to repeat one word over and over and focus on it to still that chatter. 🙂
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I will do that by saying ‘be the breath’ meaning not just think or feel the breath, but be the breath. 🙂
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Oh, that’s a good one!
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Wow!
That sounds crowded in there 😉 If you can quite it down with meditation you can do anything you set your mind to Terry 🙂
Turtle Hugs
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Yes, turtle, it certainly is crowded at times in my mind. But slowly I am learning to keep it to just a few voices in other words thinking about the here and now and being in the moment. Practice makes perfect! 🙂
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and I obviously meant “quiet” 😉
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Yea, I knew that! 🙂
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😀
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That’s a really good illustration of how it feels when your head is full of chatter. Mine doesn’t feel like that – it’s more like hearing my own voice berating me. Hugs K
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Yes, my own voice berates me also at times. As you know at times I have trouble concentrating and now you know why – all the chatter. The meditation is helping with this, a slow process for me, but I stick with it. Thanks Kerry, Happy Thursday to you! 🙂
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🙂
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Meditation is important – me time! It’ll work its self out T-as there is much on your mind at present. xx
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Yes, the meditation is important for me – I keep at it – I see progress! Thanks Cheryl for stopping by today! 🙂
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I have tried meditation a little so when I get to my destination will,watch this xx
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Sounds good Lynn, safe travels my friend. I look forward to seeing more pictures of those little guys of yours! 🙂
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Thanks so much Terry! x
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You are definitely on the right path. Good for you!
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Thank you sir! I was trying to illustrate what my mind does at times, so much chatter taking place and I am trying to calm it down to one voice. It is a slow process for me, but one that I am seeing some progress! Happy day my friend! 🙂
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a great representation. How often do you achieve the ending? 🙂
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Actually quite often now, since I have been doing this for over a year now. When I begin, I never did achieve it and would become frustrated. Then I realized I had to overcome the frustration to achieve the end result. Very slow process and some days are easier than others. I do see progress, and continue to practice. Thanks Jodi! 🙂
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Good for you!!!!
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Interesting. I like this, and it reminds me that I downloaded some meditation seminars a bit back and promptly forgot them. Maybe this weekend.
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When I first started meditating I did listen to some audio meditation sessions, because I needed that direction. Then after awhile and becoming easier for me I stopped using the audio and now achieve a meditative state quite well. I am getting better at it – still need to practice. Thanks Steph, hope your day is going well. 🙂
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Yes, I will need some guidance at first. I hope I got decent sessions.
I hope your day is going well, too!
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Yes! That’s it exactly.
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So you can relate! Does meditation help you also with all the chatter? Thanks for stopping by today, hope your day is a happy one! 🙂
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Yep. Pretty busy in there. ☺ I understand.
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LOL, it can be at times. I am working on calming it down some! Thanks for stopping by today – hope your day is happy! 🙂
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That white noise is what makes it hard to meditate, but also why you need to meditate. I also have experienced meditation centering my mind and emotions. I must say, that was quite a bit of chatter! 🙂
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I once had that much chatter, literally I would become frustrated that I would make my meditation short and give up. I realized I need to accept it for now and not become frustrated. Then I was able to overcome it. It took me awhile and I am still learning. Thanks dear for reading and commenting, Happy Friday! 🙂
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That is amazing! You are a special soul! Happy Friday to you Terry!
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That is an excellent insight of how one’s mind can be. I have huge respect for anyone that can meditate and does meditate. I have tried to meditate, and pretty much my mind cannot settle, but I am impatient, I also can’t sit still for too long, so I just give up, which is not the right thing to do, I know. Perseverance is important, and I know, practice makes perfect 🙂 Well done to you, for doing this everyday. Have a good day 🙂
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Keep at it Lynne, it will pay off in the long run. I have overcome that chatter and find it easier to meditate. I experienced all those things you mentioned also and it was frustrating, but as you wrote perseverance is important. Hang in there – a good day to you as well! 🙂
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I do remember the old tvs and your example is fitting. I’ve tried so many times to quiet my mind, like Kerry’s mine is more like my voice repeating phrases over and over vs. hearing many voices. If I could learn patience I know I could get there but like you said initially it takes time. Just thinking about trying to meditate causes me anxiety.
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Oh Steph, I understand the anxiety in trying to meditate. It was so very difficult for me in the beginning that at one point I quit. When I started again I realized I was becoming upset because I was unable to control my thoughts. So I started acknowledging the thoughts and not becoming upset that they were there. Once this occurred I was able to start letting the thoughts go and concentrate just on my breathing. My meditation is still a work in progress, but certainly I am better at it then when I started. Thanks for reading and commenting today. 🙂
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So sounds like my mind…LOL only in a female voice…..I too have to take at least the first few minutes to block and tuck away all the voices wanting to take up my peace….love this…kat
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LOL, yep I think most of us these days have all those voices chatting at the same time. It is just a matter of calming them down a little that can be difficult! Once a achieved, it is quite nice! 🙂
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agreed….but man do they have a lot to say….LOL
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