Morning is breaking and the sky fills with the potential of a new day.Morning Meditation
A morning meditation is a wonderful way to start every day.
The energy of the morning is tranquil as the earth and the daytime inhabitants begin to stir and prepare for the tasks that lie ahead.
A morning meditation lengthens the stillness and peace and creates a positive lasting experience and memory that you can draw on throughout the day.
Try to sit for your meditation about fifteen minutes prior to the sun actually rising.
If you are able, sit outside for your meditation practice in order to hear the dawn chorus of birds, see the remnants of night pass away, and feel the warmth of sunlight striking the earth and enveloping your own body.
No matter the weather, a morning meditation helps you to see the challenges of the day with a new perspective.
It helps you to act with intention and clarity of purpose throughout the day. You begin each new day with peace and harmony that arises out of the tranquility and stillness contained within the promise of each new day.
Pranayama
Before you begin your meditation practice, spend ten to fifteen minutes in a pranayama practice.
A breathing practice prepares the body and mind for meditation, brings the brain into alpha rhythm which is most conducive to a peaceful state of being, and provides you with the energy that you need to see you through the day.
Meditation
Choose your most comfortable seated posture.
Feel grounded and supported by the earth.
Focus on the breath and ask yourself what you want to achieve today.
Follow each exhalation and allow the breath to lengthen and deepen.
Notice the space between each breath and enter into the space.
Allow the mind to go deeper into the space between the breath.
Feel the energy of the morning cleansing and invigorating you
Develop an expansion of the breath and the mind as radiant love flows through you.
Let the mind enter the deep vastness of your life-force.
Breathe in rhythm with the energy of the morning light emerging from the sun.
Allow the mind to dissolve from a place of concentration and enter a place of stillness and peace.
Remain in this peaceful place until you sense that it is time to begin the tasks of your day.
This was taken as the sun rose over the Pacific. The ripples are caused by dolphins.Other Morning Meditations
You can practice your morning meditation when walking, praying, or simply marveling at the sun rising.
Look at your surroundings with an awakened perspective.
Notice the plants and flowers that are in window boxes or line the side of the road. Notice trees, the shapes and colors of their leaves, the birds in the trees.
Notice the clouds, their sizes.
Feel the warmth of the sun, the touch of a breeze against your skin.
Absorb the serenity and peace of this special moment
Express your gratitude and listen for the answers that arise from within or in your encounters with people as the day progresses.
Morning Meditation
You will feel energized, renewed and willing to face the world. You will be a positive force for change as you bring your light to everyone you meet.
Thank you for such great inspiration and tips. I try to meditate in the morning and when I do I always have a more peaceful day.
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Hi Jen,
ReplyDeleteThanks for such kind comments.
As you rightly say, meditation is wonderful and is an especially great start to the day.
I received your meditation via email and want to thank you for brings a sense of balance to my daily life.
ReplyDeleteA.J. - Thank you so very much for your kind comments.
ReplyDeleteMeditation really does help, whether it's a meditative experience such watching a sunrise/sunset or reading scripture, or connecting to the Source through formal meditation.
Hello A.J.
ReplyDeleteThanks for having such a positive website. Your articles look interesting and are indeed inspirational.
I find that when I read an inspiring spiritual book before I sit for meditation early in the morning, it helps to soar high into the spiritual mood which sustains a positive attitude for the rest of the day. And ofcourse, as you mentioned sukha pranayama, which is a simple pranayama of inhalation, retention of breath for a few seconds, and exhalation (usually 5 rounds) also helps a lot and is a must. There is a lot more on meditation from the Eastern point of view at http://karunamayi.org for those who might be interested.
I will definitely revisit this site to see your new posts.
Thank you.
Usha
Usha - Thank you for your informative feedback.
ReplyDeleteI provide the information on this site as a general resource for people who are new or returning to meditation.
I will do future articles on pranayama, music, dhyana, and many more aspects of meditation.
I look forward to reading more of your comments.