✅ We asked @orenjaysofer what piece of advice he wishes someone had given he when first started meditating? This what he said:
“Two things:
1️⃣ Don’t try to stop thinking.
2️⃣ Expect to feel uncomfortable.
Thinking is a natural function of the mind. While it can grown quiet (and even disappear altogether) for periods of time in deeper meditation, that’s not the point. The point of meditation is to learn to be more aware of our thoughts so that we have more choice in relation to them.
Many of us come to meditation seeking some kind of relief. We want to feel peaceful, calm, happy. The road there isn’t all sweet and light. Anything in life worthwhile takes effort and hard work, and that usually means bearing with some discomfort. This doesn’t mean you need to be a hero and push through pain. It means softening your expectations, letting go of impossibly high standards, and being willing to be uncomfortable. Instead of interpreting discomfort as a problem, view it as part of the learning process. This will save you a lot of trouble in the long run.”
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