Meditation Is Like A Dinner Party
Try Not To Force Things Too Much
Often, when meditating, we try too hard to force a certain state of mind that we think we should have. We try hard to suppress thoughts, for example. This is just another thought, of course, and another obstacle to the peaceful state we are hoping for.
So how do you make things happen that cant be forced? The question itself shows the need for another perspective. Some things cant be forced to happen, and all struggles to do so only take you farther away. There are times when all you can do is prepare and wait.
The Dinner Invitation
Imagine a wonderful evening with new friends. You prepared dinner, bought a good bottle of wine, and cleaned the house. Now the guests are here, the conversation is great, and you are happy. Can you make this happen? Yes and no.
You can prepare in every way to make it a pleasant event, but in the end, the guests can decline your invitation, or not arrive, or show up late, right? You cant force them to come, or if you try, youll ruin the atmosphere or even the friendship.
That is how meditation is, too. You do what is necessary to prepare for a good experience, but in the end, you cant force it. Work and discipline help, just like cleaning up and chilling the wine are necessary to prepare for a good dinner party, but there is no forcing the result. When the experience is a good one, enjoy it, but if it doesnt happen, just prepare again.
So when you want to invite inspiration into your meditation, or into your life, dont try to push the guest through the door. When you are tempted to do so, turn back to your preparations, and concentrate on that. Just send out the invitations, prepare yourself, and relax.
by Steve Gillman
Steve Gillman has meditated and studied meditation for over twenty years. You can visit his website, and subscribe to The Meditation Newsletter at: http://www.TheMeditationSite.com/newsletter.html
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