Mindful meditation can have a positive impact on how we live our daily lives and can create a closer relationship with nature, a deeper connection with others, and a more relaxed sense of well-being. For a complete guide to achieving a proper mediation session, here are 12-steps to follow and practice.
Step 1
Become aware of the suffering and pain that comes from unmindful behavior. Think through the Four Noble Truths and Five Hindrances, which can help you understand suffering and how to overcome the obstacles to meditation.
Step 2
Use concentration and mindfulness to strengthen your powers of observation, which can help you understand life and reality. Take time to learn how to become more observant of yourself and your surroundings.
Step 3
Calm your mind. Accept your brain’s activities, thoughts, and patterns for what they are and calm yourself by focusing on single thoughts at a time.
Step 4
Find an environment that works for you. Whether it’s in your home, office, backyard, or local park, the right kind of setting can help you meditate better and focus on your mindfulness.
Be it a busy city park or inside your home, find the best environment for you.
Step 5
Practice meditation regularly. Figure out which times of the day work well for you and schedule sessions every week. The more you practice, the more you’ll be able to gravitate towards mindfulness out of habit.
Step 6
Tracking your meditation habits with a journal so that you can stick to your practice goals. You’ll also be able to look back on your progress and see how far you’ve come.
Step 7
Work with others to further your development. Other people can be a helpful resource for spiritual development and can speed up your meditation progress.
Step 8
Practice forgiveness, listening, and mindful speech so that you can grow harmony and peace in your life. This process can help you understand that behavior impacts both spiritual progress and your relationships with others.
Try practicing meditation with others to help your technique and progress.
Step 9
Work and live in a spiritual community so that you can progress and help others along the way. By participating in meditation with others, you can find solidarity, connection, and appreciation for different mindfulness techniques.
Step 10
Practice mindful consumption by eating a healthy diet with proper nutrition. Since eating habits can affect your meditation practice either positively or negatively, It’s important to value your physical self as well as your mental self.
Step 11
Obtain strength, courage, and mindfulness through meditation to help you overcome your past. Reflect on forgiving those who’ve wronged you and find your ability to press on.
Step 12
Finally, mentor others in their meditation practice. By assisting those around you, you can experience one of the most rewarding parts of mindfulness meditation: improving your spiritual journey as you work on the journeys of others.