Go With Your Thoughts
What do you do when meditating and you find your thoughts scattering to the wind? I left a comment at Debra’s blog and said to simply go with the thoughts. Don’t fight it, don’t struggle against the tide. Remember the adage:
Row your boat DOWN the stream.
In other words go with the flow. Let your thoughts take you where they do. Sometimes, meditation can work to your advantage even if you don’t think you’re getting anything out of it. Simply closing your eyes and reflecting on your day can have amazing restorative actions. If you find your thoughts scattering, put on some soothing instrumental music and drift away to the sounds. There really is no right or wrong way to find your quiet place. As I wrote in my comment to Debra:
Sometimes if you follow your scattered thoughts, they may just lead you to your own quiet place.
That was my story. I have three or four places I visit now when I meditate and I would not have discovered them were it not for following my thoughts when I started out. So my advice to beginners and pros alike is this:
If you find that you cannot settle your thoughts, don’t fret, don’t struggle. Follow those thoughts, you may just discover a new quiet place you’d forgotten existed in your past.
How do you find your quiet place?
Be Happy! Be Well! Be Positive!
Blessings to you.
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Chris
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Posted on February 1, 2012, in Meditation. Bookmark the permalink. 7 Comments.
Stream of consciousness, this is what you mean. Just follow the stream wherever it may lead. Go with the flow of thoughts and don’t sweat it. You’re taking the artistic angle here, and this can lead to some interesting places. I do this ALL the time.
I used the parade analogy in my post, advising from a classic mediation mode to “let go.” Watch the parade in peace, but let each float glide on by. But you’re saying that I can dance along with the Studio B dancers; I can join the chorus and boogie on down the street. This post could be aptly called, “The Cheater’s Guide to Mediation… how artists break the rules and go wherever….” Love it!
Don’t you love it when one post leads to another? A simple comment evolves into a whole new message?
This gave me a chuckle, Debra. Especially this line:
that I can dance along with the Studio B dancers; I can join the chorus and boogie on down the street.
Love it. Funny stuff. But serious when discussing meditation. Thanks for planting the seed.
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Chris
Oops! Cheater’s Guide to *Meditation*
Debra is such an inspiration, isn’t she?
I do love what you said about going with the flow of whatever thoughts come to mind, rowing downstream and not fighting them. I agree – these can lead us to fantastic places of peace and revelation.
Blessings, Chris!
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I’ve had a hard and stressful day, and I found my quiet place here Chris; reading this post has been such a relief.
Hi Pablo:
Thanks for stopping by. Glad I helped you find your “quiet” place. As I’ve mentioned previously at your blog, I enjoy looking at your photography. Keep it up.
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Chris