Silence of the Mind

My spirit has been saying to me that I need to meditate. I've known this for some time now but have been avoiding it like the plague. The thought of sitting down, quieting my mind from all the chit chatter that goes on in there, just does not appeal to me. I have rather grown fond of the chatter if you ask me. I thought we had a good relationship. Obviously my spirit did not agree.

The other night I was on the phone with my friend and HER spirit came through and said "LaTreviette... you need to meditate two hours a day." TWO HOURS?? Are you nuts?? I can't sit still for ten minutes let alone two hours. I had to think on this one. I've mediated before so it wasn't anything new to me. I was doing quite well and regularly until I fell off my rhythm.

I would probably have ignored the spirit that was coming through my friend as I have done so well in the past but this spirit was assertive and I was double teamed by own spirit. As the double teaming continued, I was told that great gifts and abilities would open up to me and I would experience spiritual growth. HA... don't try and bribe me was my thought.

As instructed, I began my meditation the following morning. I started with twenty minutes in the morning and twenty minutes at night. That was the best I could do for the time being. I found some guided meditations that I had on my ipod from a while back. Guided huh... now how am I supposed to quiet MY mind.. if she is doing all this talking?? Doesn't seem fair. Not fond of the guided meditation. Shhhh lady I am trying to get in my ZEN Zone.

There are many benefits to meditation despite my and others resistance to it. Here are a few of the benefits:

• Reduce stress levels, help you relax
• Increase emotional stability
• Helps you discover your purpose
• Develops will power
• Brings body, mind, spirit in harmony
• Helps keep things in perspective

So after some time, I was finally in my Zen Zone. I received information on a skill I have wanted to develop for quite some time. It was through meditation that I was able to see what the future will look like once I hone in on this skill. The insights I received, I could not have gotten anywhere else. I am glad that I FINALLY listened to my spirit(s) and started meditating. I am hooked. My creative juices are flowing again and I feel more alive than I have in a long time. I hope that my little story has inspired you to meditate. If not two hours a day, perhaps 10-15 minutes a day.

Thank you for joining me today. I hope to see you tomorrow. As always, feel free to leave comments and feedback. Visit me on the web at www.nu-bodi.com =)