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Choosing The Right Meditation Practice For YouSo you want to start a meditation practice . . . . That's wonderful! Regular meditation can have miraculous benefits for your happiness and well-being.There are so many different varieties, how do you know what kind is best? There are so many ways to meditate because there are so many different kinds of people. It's not that one type is better than others. Any practice, taken deep enough, will encompass every other path. So what makes one better for you than others? Everyone has unique needs and styles. One person may thrive on strict discipline, while another thrives on openness and joy. The task is to find a meditation practice that suits your personal style. And the only real way to know which will work for you is to try some. Like the easy and fun meditations listed below. Tracking Down The Right Meditation PracticeIt doesn't have to be entirely random, though. Start asking other Witches if they meditate, and what kind they do. This can be especially useful, if you ask those who have similar personalities to your own. You also have another valuable means at your disposal. As a Witch, you have the ability to access deep wisdom and Divine guidance. Set an intention to be led to the right meditation practice for you. Then give your intention to the Divine, and relax. Pay attention to clues that come along. Inevitably, something will turn up. And it is likely to be exactly what you need . . . even if it's not what you think you want. Taking Your Needs Into AccountThere's a funny thing about spiritual practices. It's said that the practice that's the most difficult for you has the most to offer you. This makes sense. But it's hardly encouraging. It's also said that if it's hard for you in the beginning, you actually have an advantage over those who find it easy. Later on, the tables will be turned. I find this more encouraging. However, if like me, you have trouble sticking with a practice that is extremely challenging, then it's so important to choose a meditation practice that nourishes you, even as a beginner. In other words, the right meditation practice, at least when you're starting out, is one that is fun. Whether that is a moving meditation like Tai Chi, a sitting meditation like Vipassina, or anything else. If it works for you, it'll work for you. Some Easy & Fun Meditations You Can TryHere are a few of my favourite meditations. One of the reason I like them is that they're easy to do. When I'm not feeling up to a heavy meditation or something demanding, these give me a lift, and inspire me to return to regular spiritual practice. Mandala Meditation PracticeDrawing or coloring a mandala is so absorbing and so much fun, it hardly seems like it can be "good for you." This is one of those meditations I do when I don't feel I have the energy or concentration for other kinds of meditations. It is not demanding at all, but exciting and energizing. It can be so satisfying to create a picture that in some way echoes where I am in this moment. And afterward, it's enjoyable to read the mandala, to gain insight into my deep self in a gentle way. This is one of my favourite spiritual practices. And it can be done lightly, for entertainment, or with deep focus, as a powerful spiritual practice. So mandala meditations suit everyone, whether you don't like "meditating" or you are an experienced meditator. By the way, you can download a free mandala template. Then pull out the pencils or felt markers, and play! Drawing Down The MoonHere's another easy meditation you can try. Drawing Down The Moon is a particularly Wiccan practice, but in its essence it is universal. What you are really doing is invoking the Light of the Divine Source, and filling yourself with it. This is just what the yogis do with a meditation practice like the Divine Light Invocation. Keep in mind that this is not "light" as in contrast to "dark." This is beyond any such polarities. We use light as the ultimate metaphor for the Divine, because it is as close as our human brains can come to envisioning the formless, boundless Energy that makes up the universe. Mantra Meditation PracticeMantra meditation suits many beginners. Mantra is relatively easy to do right from the start, yet it progresses easily into a very profound experience. And even better, perhaps, is that it immediately feels wonderful in the body and energy field. Another benefit of meditation on a Mantra is that, according to the Upanishads and many sages, Mantra is said to be the perfect spiritual practice for traversing the Kali Yuga - the spiritually-deficient and incredibly challenging "Iron Age" in which we are currently embroiled. Quick 'N' Easy Meditation PracticeWhile a full-on meditation practice can't be beat, it's nice to remember that meditating doesn't always need to be a big deal. Small moments meditating, scattered throughout your day, can bring you enormous benefits . . . not least of which are relaxation, happiness, and clarity of mind. One "Meditation Moment" that I like to recommend is lighting a virtual candle. Click here for my favourite virtual candle site. (Opens link in new window.) Make your browser full screen. Then take your time. While the candle is not real, the light it gives off is available to all who enter this virtual space. And the momentary re-dedication and awareness of spirit is really what any meditation practice is all about. The candles on this site "burn down" over time. You might like to keep this site open on your desktop, and check back with your candle from time to time. I find this deepens the experience, and expands the sensation in my body of peace. It's a refreshing, lovely experience. Enjoy!
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