I find peace in meditation

by sandy

(USA)

Ever since I was about 14 years old I began searching for the truth within. It began as a study of all the major religions of the world either formally in college or as a participant because of family affiliations.

My journey showed me that the kingdom of heaven lies within. It doesn’t matter what you “belong” to or what you call yourself; what matters is who you are. Are you good? Are you kind? Are you compassionate? Are you in “right”?

Meditation helps me to get silent and observe the thoughts coming through me dispassionately. I’ve learned that I am not my thoughts but I am a reflection of all that is good. And believe me, some of the thoughts which come through consciousness are not who “I am”.

It’s just that as I get wrapped up in the world I loose my focus. And that is why I meditate.

I’m not sure if this is a “zen meditation” but from what I read of Zen, practicing the stillness is compatible with what I do. And it is similar in some respect to the Vipassana meditation.

But the “name” of the meditation is not the thing. It’s the actions which count and the evolution of your being.

What I do:

I sit still twice a day(am, pm) and I put my fingertips together and close my eyes and become aware of the tingling(or life or warmth) in my fingers. And once I’m aware of my fingertips it indicates I am in the present then I become aware of the area between my eyes (or third eye as it is called) and at the same time I’m aware of the third eye and the warmth of my fingers. Gradually thoughts start to come and I observe them and they go out of existence. Just remember to stay aware of your hands and third eye gently. Don’t struggle or “try hard”; the object is not to concentrate but to observe gently.

Your own inner timing will tell you when 20 minutes or so is up. Then you open your eyes and just “stretch”. That’s it.

Sounds easy enough doesn’t it. But the hardest part is recognizing that we are often not aware of our thoughts–but to the contrary so wrapped up in them that we find it hard to separate from them. We are so use to compulsively “reacting” to any thought that comes along.

There is no end goal in this meditation; but you will notice throughout many times in the day you are just “gently” detached from things around you. You are in the world but not of the world. Things look sweeter and brighter. You see yourself and the things around you more objectively .

Anyway, this works for me and I hope it works for you.

This is not to take away from the other meditations listed here; but just wanted to share my process. Each person has to find their own way(TAO-The Way)

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