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| Meditation typically does not involve putting a sock on a tree, but you never know. |
While many have their own techniques, this is what most of us do. Note that we typically sit in a comfy chair while we meditate; we don't sit zazen, or use hand gestures, or chant, or burn incense, though some people do all these things, which is fine. You don't have to get hung up on traditional forms to meditate. It's the meditation that counts, not how you do it.
Once you practice meditation, you'll find you can get into a meditative state quickly. Nearly all of us at The CAT have been meditating for many years, and we can say with a great deal of authority that (for us, anyway), it takes time to get the hang of it. Could take a month. Could take a year. Could take five years. It depends on where you are on your journey and how deep your desire to make headway. So... don't expect to be a meditation master after a week.
We practice doing the following while walking, driving, being out in the world, dropping into "the zone" literally anywhere and at any time. It takes practice. Fasting also helps with meditation, but you don't have to -- esp. if you're just starting out. Note that you shouldn't expect to eat a heavy meal of meat and alcohol and expect to be able to get into a meditative state easily. We try to meditate 2-3 times a day, morning and evening, with one in between if we can manage. Do what you can.
Note that there's no specific amount of time you need to meditate for it to make it effective. Five minutes is better than nothing, and three hours seems a bit much, unless something good really has your attention. You should note that you may START TO LOOK YOUNGER the more time you spend meditating, as meditation takes place outside of time. Most of us felines look old and furry, so it's kinda hard to tell.
Most importantly, when you meditate, you're basically getting closer to SOURCE. There is no better way to start or end your day.
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| Chakras 1 (red/root) through 7. |
Schrodinger's OTHER CAT's Meditation Primer 101
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