Lesley MacNay

Meditation

Meditation is a valuable tool in which to gain clarity over a situation and achieve peace of mind.

There are many ways of meditating, you can sit quietly and reflect on a colours, or light candles and listen to music or have sound meditations, and you will find the right one for you.

Meditation is about keeping the mind alert and maintaining attention; it is not about falling to sleep or going into a trance state.

There are many benefits of meditating including reduced stress and tension and increased peace, creativity and energy.

There are no set rules for length of time you meditate, it could be five minutes, thirty minutes or even an hour, you will find the right time period for you. During a meditation you may see colours or pictures or even people you can recognize.

Here is an example of a meditation you may like to try.
Imagine that you are walking along a beach on a beautiful sunny day the sky is a beautiful powder blue and the sea is crystal clear, you can hear the sea as it laps upon the shore and you can feel the sunshine on your face and body, the beach is deserted except for you, but you are safe. You can feel the sand as it shifts between your feet, warm and comforting as you walk along the beach.

As you stroll along you come upon a large palm tree that would provide shade from the sun and you lay your blanket upon the sand and sit down with your back against the trees trunk. You can feel a breeze upon your face as you close your eyes and breathe in the peace and tranquility. As you relax you become aware of beautiful colours with each colour having its own unique feel, taste and smell.

You continue to relax and enjoy the moment until it's time to leave the beach and return back to your body.

Lesley MacNay