Get Connected

Meditation is another way to get connected to your higher power. It can be done in as little as five minutes. Find a quiet place where you won’t be interrupted. Get in a comfortable position, it can be sitting in a chair, on the floor or reclining. Now close your eyes and take three deep breaths. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. As you take each breath, try to hold it for as long as you can before exhaling. As you exhale, feel your body start to relax from your head down to your feet. You can repeat "Breathe In, Breathe Out" as you breathe. This will help you remain focused on your meditation. At this point concentrate on your body becoming more and more relaxed. Center all your attention on feeling the heaviness of your body. The more you relax the deeper the meditation. Your mind might want to wander to a chore or task that needs your attention. That’s ok, acknowledge it and let it go. Continue to focus on your breaths and how your body is feeling. When you are ready let yourself come back to awareness and open your eyes. As you continue the art of meditation you will see that your ability to stay in a relaxed place will grow longer and longer. Do not get discouraged if your thinking takes over, just try to quiet those thoughts as much as you can.