{"id":13202,"date":"2017-04-27T23:20:39","date_gmt":"2017-04-27T17:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/?p=13202"},"modified":"2021-11-10T12:49:25","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T07:19:25","slug":"5-quick-meditation-hacks-wandering-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/5-quick-meditation-hacks-wandering-mind.html","title":{"rendered":"5 Quick Meditation Hacks For The Wandering Mind"},"content":{"rendered":"

While starting out, meditation can be very difficult to do. You could probably consult with articles online like this one, or even speak to a teacher or other practitioner. But when it comes to doing it, you\u2019re on your own. And if you\u2019re new to the concept of quieting your mind, the task is even more daunting. It takes a lot of time before you can actually benefit from meditation and by that time, most people give up and drop out. <\/span><\/p>\n

Luckily, there are quick hacks which will help you ease into meditation. As the name suggests, these are hacks and don\u2019t require a large time investment and are fairly easy to get started with. So without any further ado, here are quick hacks to ease you into the habit of meditation.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Focus on an object <\/b><\/p>\n

While the most common visual of meditation is sitting cross legged, with closed eyes, an easy and effective meditation technique is being able to solely focus on an object. This can be anything, and all you need is a quite surround with no disturbances. Any posture of sitting works. Be as comfortable as you can, so you\u2019re not thinking about it. <\/span><\/p>\n

Say you choose a rose. Look at the flower. Observe the gaps between the petals. Observe how red (or whatever colour the rose is) it is. Look at patterns that are on the petals. Look at how the colour darkens closer to the core of the flower. Doing this for short periods of time has meditative effects on the brain. <\/span><\/p>\n

2. Take a walk <\/b><\/p>\n

It is said that walking is a form of meditation in motion. By taking a walk, and only doing that, your mind experiences quieting experiences similar to conventional meditation. It is important to note that you shouldn\u2019t listen to music, or call a friend or walk in company. Just walk, focus on the steps that you take, and take in the natural beauty around you. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a useful guide to walking meditation\u00a0<\/span>
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