Common misconceptions about meditation – the truth might surprise you!
Meditation is shrouded in myth. I know that because I believed a lot of those myths before I really became a meditator. Perhaps you do too?
Here are a few popular misconceptions and myths about meditation:
You have to clear your mind to meditate
It is a way to stop thinking
It’s a way to become calmer, more serene, and chill
It will help you become less sensitive or emotional
It’s religious
It contradicts any other religious or spiritual beliefs
It’s a way to stop feeling discomfort
It’s a trendy form of self-help or self-improvement
It will help you be successful, to rise above others, and to “crush it” in life
It will cause you to become better than who you are now
I get how appealing some of these might be at first, but I assure you, the truth about meditation is much more interesting, nuanced, and truly beneficial (both to the meditator and those around her).
In reality, meditation teaches you (or reminds you how) to feel, to allow things to be as they are, and to stay with yourself throughout all different aspects of your experience. In nourishing a meditation practice, you ultimately feel comfortable to become more and more yourself. And that, in my humble opinion, is what the world needs, now more than ever. We don’t need perfect, emotionally impermeable beings. We need open hearts, courageously compassionate individuals who see the connections between all of us.
For a better understanding of what meditation truly is, join me November 29th at 6pm for our Meditation 101 workshop. We’ll discuss:
Important definitions of meditation, mindfulness, and meditative activities
A simple breath awareness technique you can do anywhere at any time
The similarities between meditation and Intuitive Eating
How the meditation technique possesses keys to recovery from disordered eating
The components of a sustainable meditation practice
Success stories from other Intuitive Eaters
You'll walk away with:
· A clear understanding of what meditation is and how to become a real meditator
· A portable nervous system regulator that is always available
· The tools to create an at-home meditation practice
· The ability to troubleshoot the most common posture issues
· An understanding of what supports and strengthens your meditation practice
· A framework for working with challenging aspects of your Intuitive Eating practice
· A practical analogy for working with disordered thoughts and behaviors
· A strategy for staying connected with your meditation practice when it feels hard
· An opportunity to stay connected with a community of folks just like you!
Whether or not you can attend live, we'll send you a link to the recording and the free PDF.