Meditation

I am not sure it could be called meditating, but I do a lot of quiet thinking on my long mountain walks.

No it isn't quite meditating. But you could sit down on your walks and meditate. Easy way, just sit down, relax all your body,place your hands softly in your lap, close your eyes , clear your mind,just let go of your thoughts then follow your breathing, in, out,in and out If your mind stray's dont worry, just bring it gently back to your breathing. I am afraid it sound's easier than it is.

Thank you, I will try that.

I learned Transcendental Meditation many years ago. I know I should make time for it but I don't, although time is something I have plenty of. At times of stress I sometimes do a few minutes of TM and it does calm me down. I know I should do it regularly.

Yes Annobel, you should do it regularly you would certainly benefit from it.So be kind to yourself and make a late new Year's resolution to Meditate, go on you know you can

My daughter told me to visualise the most beautiful place I knew, but I don't have to visualise it as I live in it. The only place I can think of that is as lovely as my mountains is the pristine coral reef where I snorkel in Egypt.
I had a two hour walk this morning, not a tough one, just rambling round some of the tiny hamlets and lanes near my village, always with the view of the surrounding snow-capped mountains. The only sound was the tinkling of water over stones and birdsong. In spite of my sadness at my estrangement from one of my daughers, I realised I was happy and calm. There is something eternal and majestic about the peaks that helps me to get things into perspective.

When I meditate I like to clear my mind completely. No humming, no thoughts of beautiful places, nothing. I believe meditation is a time to still the mind and give it a rest from any thoughts. I find it easier to meditate in a very comfortable chair or lying in bed.

www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200304/the-benefits-meditation

annobelwhen I did my hypnotherapy training, I was told that ECGs performed during tm were identical to those of subjects in hypnotic trance?

Faye, I tend to go with your type of meditation, ideally to clear the mind of any conscious thought. But I have had wonderful experiences with guided meditations as well. I'm sure any form of meditation is beneficial - find the one that suits you best would be my advice.

In the late 60s my friend was taught TM, but got a special discount as she was a student. I was working and they wanted one week's wages - there was no way I could afford that, having to pay rent and living expenses! It seemed to be a money-making exercise, and the 'individual' mantra they gave to each person turned out to be the same in a lot of cases.

I am a Buddhist and I meditate every day. It is an important part of my life.

Lizzylou. I went for a coupleof weekend's to Taraloka a ladies Buddist retreat in Shropshire for Meditation. It was a lovely relaxing time.

chitchat, I have Googled that and it sounds just what I am needing at the moment. I may very well give it a go. Thanks for mentioning it.