When you begin to meditate, you have running thoughts. It even seems to get worse than better. That is a good sign. It shows that you are becoming aware of just how noisy your thoughts are. Be patient. In time, your thoughts will be less disrupting. The mind will become still like a pond with only the occasional ripple of waves. There will always exist thoughts and emotions. Meditation provides space. Personal space - allow quiet time to honor yourself. Choose a specific time that is peaceful, days that will allow you to spend time for yourself, and a place that provides an environment to propagate quietness. This is your personal time.
When you find yourself thinking, let that thought rise and settle. Don't grasp at it, nor indulge, nor cling to it. Neither follow your thoughts nor invite them. Focus on not to think about thoughts but rather allow them to flow through the mind. Keep your mind free of afterthoughts. Don't chase after the moon.
Mind chatter:
- You experience many on-going thoughts, i.e. why am I doing this; I wonder how long is it now; this is painful; etc.
- If your mind wonders, then re-focus on you breath.
- Focus on the sound of your breath.
- Listen to your breath.
- Feel your breath.
- Follow your breath as it moves through your body.
Don’t worry how to breathe. - Just breathe.
- Your mind does tend to wonder.
- Allow all thoughts to pass thought.
- Continue to refocus on your breath.
- Follow your breath as you breathe.
Physical Results of Meditation:
- Tingling at the hands, Ch'i stimulation
- Vibration
- Heat
- Leg shaking
- Sweat
- Moving yourself into the "NOW".
