Keeping fit is going through a revolution all over the world. Everyone you see around is either working out, eating healthy, or exercising every day. The credit goes to the pandemic that we are all stuck in. You and I have realized the importance of a healthy immune system. But we lack to understand the necessity of our good mental health.
An infinite number of thoughts cross through our minds every day. And our brain is inclined towards negativity. Neuropsychologists refer it as our brain being like velcro to negatives. In some disciplines, you must have learned the difference between needs and wants. That means you know that human wants are unending. The feeling of dissatisfaction and unhappiness hounds your mind all the time.
Don’t you think that our mind requires a gymnasium too? So that it can keep itself supple and dynamic. Meditation is the equipment that you need to use. Since the word ‘meditation’ has finally arrived, don’t you assume that it is going to be monotonous from here. It is not to teach you how to meditate but to debunk some of the myths you believed about meditation.
Going further will give you a bite of the reality sandwich regarding meditation. So here are some common myths on which we are going to spill some water.
- LET’S RELAX
You must have heard people advising you to meditate when they notice you stressed. They are right, but it completely changes your perception of meditation. When you meditate, countless thoughts and memories pass through your mind. They might not be the best ones every time. So, it can disturb your inner peace. Hence it is necessary to start meditation under proper guidance.
- SHHH!
Who said we need complete silence to meditate. Meditation is being more mindful, less distracted. Walking, running, singing, dancing is all a part of meditation. You are always aware of and focused on your breath while doing all these activities. The research of Wendy Suzuki, a professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at New York University, explains the benefits of physical exercise to the brain.
- CLEAR SPACE
A lot of us out there believe that meditation is about clearing all your thoughts. It is to step back and analyze them without any judgment. It gives you clarity about the situation. Situations will not change, but the way to react to it, changes.
- QUICK RESULTS
Receiving the results is not as quick as a flash. Neither will it make you immune to the challenges of life. You will learn to live in the present and accept both pleasant and unpleasant situations because they are two sides of the same coin.
- IT IS HYPNOTISM
Meditation is nothing close to hypnotism. It is to be completely aware of what you are doing. It helps you gather all the pieces of the puzzle together and view the complete picture. The great spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says, “If you practice pranayama every day, no one can hypnotize you.”
Before starting anything, it is salient to investigate about it. If meditation is the topic of conversation, then not every word your ears gather is right. You should understand the concept of this spiritual act and only then make an opinion.