Do you think about meditating but are somehow never able to execute the idea? If so, then this may be just the right place for you!
As members of the human race, our actions tend to contradict how we really want to act – and in the case of meditation, the guilt is too strong for not practicing stillness. For us, there is always some task to do and someplace to be. What if we told you that we are innately designed to rest?
Yes, you read it right! According to Dr. Nate Dallas, the author of a personal-experimental autobiography, ‘You’re Too Good to Feel This Bad,’ the very act of sitting on the beach despite the profuse sweating and scorching beam of sun, is nothing but an ‘excuse’ for us to sit and do nothing – without the fear of judgment from anyone. His perspective centers on the observation that humans do have the capability to practice and appreciate something as simple as ‘stillness.’
In his book, Dr. Dallas has conveniently introduced doable hacks to help us obtain mastery in meditation. Here are key takeaways from his ideas in You’re Too Good to Feel This Bad:
Methods for Madness
In what he calls ‘Methods for Madness, ‘ Dr. Dallas came up with a formula encompassing three specific strategies – which aim to help even the most ever-moving people out there. It’s time to read and adapt!
1. Pick a Time and Location
There are 24 hours in a day, and it is no big deal to spend 20 minutes with yourself. Quoting Francis de Sales, Dr. Dallas cleverly wrote:
“Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential,
except when you are busy, then a full hour is needed.”
So make up your mind, pick a time, think of your living space, and come up with a spot where you feel at peace the most.
2. Show Up: No Phone, No Notebook, No Plan
You may ‘think’ of doing many things, but an idea remains an idea until it is executed by its crafter. So do justice to your very existence, and show up at your favorite spot at the decided time. There’s a catch, though: you would need to temporarily forget your phone and every other belonging of yours.
3. Unwind and Unravel
Meditation requires one’s body and mind to be at rest, and the simplest way to have fewer thoughts during meditation is to go easy on yourself. Instead of punishing yourself for having a stream of thoughts while you meditate, learn to embrace it. A man’s mind is identical to a free-flowing river – ceasing to stop its natural flow.
But what if we were to tell you that controlling your thoughts is as easy as sorting a messy tabletop? Dr. Dallas introduced the notice, sort, and declutter technique, which suggests that if you do introspection, you will be able to sort and get rid of your unwanted thoughts.
Winding Up: Constancy and Consistency
Meditation has many merits and no demerits. The very few minutes you give yourself every day bring the gifts of contentment, detachment, and security. The gradual loss of unneeded thoughts forms a better understanding of self and everyone else. For example, the annoying friend who always kept ranting about trivial things to you is suddenly less annoying — which is a positive effect of meditation, where we form a better understanding of life and all that it surrounds.
Obtaining mastery over the art of meditation is nothing but the constancy of your surroundings and the consistency of time. Start by meditating for 20 minutes for two weeks and remain consistent. Gradually increase your time for meditation; your body deserves that — you deserve that.
To uncover more fruitful secrets of living life in broad daylight, grab your copy of Dr. Nate Dallas’ ‘You’re Too Good to Feel This Bad’ now! Available on Amazon and Dr. Dallas’ website.
