Rest, Reset, and Refresh

Start with the basics, start somewhere, then just keep going

I often share posts and or write on a variety of technology, security, or business topics. However, this post is a little different, a bit more personal. I wanted to share with you some of the great benefits I have found through daily meditation. Even if you are a beginner, it's okay,?I invite you to start and stick with meditation throughout your life. Similar to exercising, you may not see results as quickly as you hoped, this takes time, patience, and consistency, but eventually, you will see results both mentally and emotionally.?

For many who are just starting to meditate, it can take time, in the beginning, to get used to sitting somewhere alone, quietly, without any activity, our minds aren't used to this and we automatically start thinking of all sorts of different things. I cover this again below, but this is where we need to be aware and observe our different thoughts, but not take any actions or not continue to think about them. Again we want to observe our minds, our thoughts, rather than acting out our minds. I hope this makes sense, I know it sounds a little confusing at first until you practice doing it. Eventually, you will learn and know the difference between yourself and your mind.?

How can this help me?

We often struggle with the general events and schedules of our modern daily life, we are often plugged in and online for most of the day, and our minds are always in gear,? not neutral or park.?

I'm ready, how do I start?

At the end of the day, especially before bed, it can be really hard to fall asleep to stay asleep. This is where meditation, even just 5 minutes can help to clear your thoughts and help you let go of the task list or other things that your mind keeps reminding you of. I will also write/type out my thoughts, ideas, or tasks that keep circulating in my head before I? meditate. Doing this, I find I have less flowing in my head, and if I do happen to think of them, I can simply observe the thought, but let it go without actually thinking about it.?

Somedays, I find it helpful to meditate first thing in the morning. Again, just 5 minutes or so, helps us to slow down, reset, and come to a rest before we start our busy lives. Depending on my day and schedule, if possible I usually try and meditate again before I go to sleep.?

No fancy equipment or studio is needed for this, you simply need a quiet, comfortable spot where you can be alone, and not be interrupted for 5-10 min.