MEDITATION

Stop. Still your mind and your body.

Close your eyes. Breath slowly. Relax your muscles. Release the tension.

Escape and Reset ~ as you listen to these soothing videos. 

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The 7 Principles of Meditation

The principles of meditation are the core ideas and practices that guide how and why meditation works. While methods vary across traditions, most forms of meditation share several foundational principles that help calm the mind, focus attention, and cultivate awareness. Here are the key ones:

1. Awareness

• The heart of meditation is awareness — noticing what’s happening in the present moment, whether it’s your breath, thoughts, sensations, or surroundings.

• It’s not about emptying your mind but observing without judgment.

2. Focus

• Meditation trains the mind to focus on one thing at a time — like the breath, a mantra, a sound, or a visualization.

• When the mind wanders (which it naturally does), gently bring it back to your point of focus.

3. Non-Judgment

• Thoughts and emotions will arise; the key is to observe them without labeling them as good or bad.

• This cultivates inner peace and acceptance.

4. Relaxation

• The body and mind enter a state of calm alertness — relaxed yet awake.

• Physical stillness supports mental stillness.

5. Consistency

• Meditation benefits grow with regular practice, even if only for a few minutes a day.

• Consistency builds mindfulness into daily life.

6. Intention

• Having a clear purpose — such as reducing stress, cultivating compassion, or seeking self-awareness — gives meditation direction and meaning.

7. Presence

• True meditation happens here and now.

• It’s about experiencing the moment fully instead of being caught in past regrets or future worries.

8. Letting Go

• Meditation teaches non-attachment — allowing experiences, thoughts, and emotions to arise and pass naturally.

• This principle frees you from over-identifying with mental chatter.

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