From the course: Mindful Meditations for Work and Life
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Am I doing it right?
From the course: Mindful Meditations for Work and Life
Am I doing it right?
- [Announcer] Some of the common questions I hear from people about meditation are, am I doing this right? Or how do I know if this is working? Well this practice can be subtle and it can takes some time. For me personally I like to keep it simple. I ask myself, do I feel better after I'm done compared to when I started? This is a good starting point, but it's also not perfect because there may be times when things come up during meditation that are unpleasant. It doesn't mean I'm doing it wrong, I'm just more aware. But typically I do feel more relaxed and more calm and have more clarity when I'm done. During a meditation if you're wondering, am I doing this right, the most important thing to remember in the moment is just relax, don't worry about it, keep going. Here are a few other sign posts you can watch for during meditation to determine if you're on track. The first is freedom from thought. Many people think that meditation is about not having thoughts. Not quite. The mind is…
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