Our Topic Today: Meditation

• a tool or a technique to remain calm in moments
• a lifestyle transformation
• develop a meditative lifestyle and perspective to look at life and yourself

Meditation is a courage to be silent and alone

• we are afraid to look into ourselves, our inner dialogue, our inner worries, beliefs and values
• learn to hear your own voice and how you’re connected with the whole world

Zen Buddhist and the underlying idea of Zen

• Sōkyū Gen\’yū
  • Zen = meditation
  • Zen is a way to alter our awareness so that we can control and monitor our chaotic mind and soul
  • The Yawning method

Words of Wisdom from the Confucian Analects:

I have no course for which I am predetermined, and no course against which I am predetermined.

• The universe emerged from chaos, so does our mind
• When you quiet down your mind, you will start to see the Possibility of yourself and your life
• Don’t belittle yourself or undermine your ability or shake your belief

Resources Mentioned

Atmosphere: Relaxing Sounds – This phone app has a collection of relaxing sounds for meditation divided into different environments, including the beach, forest, city, home, underwater, park, countryside, oriental and instrumental. You can also mix the sounds from different environments and create your very own sound compilation for meditation, yoga or sleeping. You can download this app both on Google Play Store or the Apple App Store!

Google Play: for Android devices

Apple App Store: for iOS devices

Ambiance – This phone app is a mixer of relaxing sounds. You can mix many nature sounds (like rain sounds, ocean sounds, wind sounds) and music (e.g. bells, gong, flute) in order to obtain your ideal relaxed ambience based on your mood. All sounds are high quality! You can use this app for sleeping, meditation, concentration, reading or just relaxing.

Google Play: for Android devices

Apple App Store: for iOS devices

Website: for iPad and Desktop (free trial for 2 weeks)

Book recommendation 

The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation  – In this beautiful and lucid guide, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercise as a means of learning the skills of mindfulness–being awake and fully aware. From washing the dishes to answering the phone to peeling an orange, he reminds us that each moment holds within it an opportunity to work toward greater self-understanding and peacefulness.

Take-away messages

• take the time to stay silent and slow down yourself
• take the courage to meditate and listen to your body, mind and heart
• build a meditative lifestyle once you start practicing how to be silent with yourself and maintain this habit
• You could transform your life when you take actions!

How do you feel after this meditation experience? Share with us below in the comments section!

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