Meditation Is The Key!?!

Meditation Is The Key!?!

As I sit here on this hot, hazy, lazy day I am just doing...nothing!  But, that doesn't mean that I don't FEEL like I need to be doing something, anything with the kids, for myself, for my hubby.  It's this constant thinking, ruminating that my husband says has totally fried my mind.  I can't seem to calm my thoughts.  So, I am trying to get more calm, more control over my thoughts and trying to start meditation.

I realize that a calm, mind, body and spirit truly is good for the soul.  I have been reading up on chakras, recharging my system and that meditation is to be used to be more centered.  The only thing is that I must be missing meditation chip because I am having a REALLY hard time trying to meditate.  I know that meditation along with yoga is very helpful for people with MS.  I have diligently bought my yoga mat, my Denise Austin yoga tape, my REALLY comfy yoga pants and I'm trying to do this on a regular basis.  Umm, do I succeed in doing this...umm...no, but at least I am trying. Okay, so the yoga, I am learning to do. I follow the moves on the tape, getting more comfortable with the moves. One thing is that I just don't if I am doing the whole meditation thing right. Meditation is easier said than done. 

Meditation is now becoming more mainstream.  It is the calming and centering of your being for mind, body and soul. Many doctors, and therapists are now suggesting meditation being used to assist in anxiety and stress and to have a more balanced life.  I think my problem with meditation is that you have to consciously step aside a half hour and in a quiet, calm place.  Now, there is the issue.  Why do I feel guilty setting aside "me" time? What the heck is wrong with me?  And another thing, meditation means control of your thoughts, calming your thoughts.  Now, how does a naturally Type A personality calm her thoughts and her mind? That's the question. That's the crux of it all.

The one thing that I know is that you should be calming your mind, controlling your thoughts. I know the benefits of meditation for my health, for assisting better managing my anxiety and depression.  I know that meditation is healthy also in assisting in some of my MS symptoms.  But, I think I may be missing a meditation chip. It's the whole controlling my thoughts in order to relax, or even clear my mind. I have never done this before and am struggling to do so now.   I don't think I have ever had that control over my thoughts, like, ever.  This is my challenge. But, I do realize that this is not going to come easy and this is a practiced and learned art. So I am now on the path of training my mind. So, I am doing a beginners class meditation to learn this art.  So, I checked out this site: http://www.silvalifesystem.com/articles/meditation-techniques/meditation-techniques-for-beginners/.   

So as I begin my journey to meditation I am refusing to get frustrated, overwhelmed but realizing that there is an art to mediation.  So, I am up for the challenge. I am up for the positive benefits that meditation will have in my health and in my life.  This is an intriguing path.  A centered, more relaxed, assured, cohesive self.  Its a win-win.  Wish me luck.