For centuries, meditative practices have assisted people in encountering spiritual clarity and an altered state of consciousness. Meditation was initially considered an Eastern religious tradition, which caused many Americans to turn their nose up at these New Age practices. In the 2000s, more people have become open-minded. They have started their own meditation practices that have less to do with religion and more to do with spirituality.
Putting meditation into practice is an integral part of enlightenment and reverence for one’s spirituality, especially someone who wants to get sober. The main criticism of this practice is that it is challenging to sit still. It’s not easy to shut down the brain long enough to receive the beneficial effects of meditation. Just like anything else, meditation takes practice, dedication, and patience to yield results.
You Stay Present
In recovery, you are taught that you must stay in the present. Rather than wallowing in morbid reflection and becoming anxious about what you will have to do in the future, you should stay in the now. Being right here, right now, gives you the ability to take a breather from everything. Mindfulness can provide you with a purpose for the present moment.
You Become More Focused
When you meditate, concentration can help you achieve a meditative state. Whether you are sitting still, breathing, practicing yoga, or running, you need a certain level of focus to complete the task. While these meditation techniques may seem easy, doing any of these requires contemplation to achieve spiritual awareness.
You Learn to De-stress
Meditation is all about taking a break from life to breathe and get right-sized. Peace and happiness will come, as you stream into a tranquil state of consciousness. With each acknowledged breath, you can breathe out stress and inhale calmness. Taking care of yourself with some meditation will bring about inner harmony and self-worth.
Before you decide that meditation is not for you, give it a try first. There are many ways to meditate, and you have to decide which one is right for you. Meditation can be a calming force in your life to help you gain the proper perspective. You will also enhance your recovery in the process. If you are willing to go to any lengths to stay sober, then mediation will be necessary. Meditative practices are one of the elements of recovery that could make you achieve complete prosperity.
At The Guest House Ocala, our recovery programs include many experiential modalities, including traditional therapy, conscious connected breathwork, equine therapy, somatic experiencing, art in healing, grief therapy, mindfulness, and other forms of therapy.
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