Meditating and clearing your mind can be simple with consistent practice. Hereâs a basic guide to get started:
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1. Find a Quiet Space
Choose a spot where you wonât be disturbedâsitting or lying down comfortably.
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2. Set a Timer
Start with 5â10 minutes, and increase as you get more comfortable.
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3. Focus on Your Breath
⢠Close your eyes gently.
⢠Inhale slowly through your nose.
⢠Exhale through your mouth or nose.
⢠Feel the breath going in and outâthis is your anchor.
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4. Notice Your Thoughts (Donât Fight Them)
⢠Thoughts will comeâitâs normal.
⢠When they do, gently return your focus to the breath.
⢠Imagine your thoughts like clouds passing in the skyâacknowledge, then release.
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5. Use a Simple Mantra (Optional)
⢠Repeat a calming word silently like âpeaceâ, âstillâ, or âlet goâ.
⢠This helps refocus your mind when it wanders.
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6. Body Scan (Optional)
⢠Slowly bring awareness to different parts of your bodyâfrom head to toeârelaxing each as you go.
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7. Finish Gently
When the timer goes off:
⢠Open your eyes slowly.
⢠Take a few deep breaths.
⢠Stretch if needed.
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Tips:
⢠Donât expect a blank mindâthe goal is to return to calm focus when distracted.
⢠Apps like Headspace, Insight Timer, or Calm can guide you.
⢠Morning or before bed are good times to start.
~ Joe Gradia
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