Mysticism and Spirituality

Tips to Calm the Mind for Meditation

Managing your thoughts will bring the highest degree of complexity. To be sure, the only way to truly develop this skill is through regular practice. Meditation is an accumulative process

The Hidden Orchard

10 Sep 2022 — 3 min read

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If you have ever tried to meditate, you may find it is incredibly challenging to hold your focus. We live in an age buzzing with technology, lights, sounds, and a multitude of distractions.

These challenges are not insurmountable though. Below I have listed a few tips that have been experientially helpful for me.

Sights

Before beginning a meditation, it is helpful to manage, (or even block out), as much light as possible. Darkness can be helpful to bring yourself to a state of relaxation, but another reason is that you may be easily distracted should someone pass between you and a light source.

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