Unplug And Meditate..

Have you ever thought that there is something wrong when we are constantly bombarded with negativity. I suppose negativity sells. The problem is, that it is like a disease. It finds a weak spot, attacks and attaches itself, and then it grows and grows. Although there is some positivity out there, it is not yet powerful enough to counteract or even equal the amount of negative. I find myself some days being so weighed down by what I see, hear, and feel that I just need to find a way to break free. I find the longer I sit there and take it all in, the more angry, the more jealous, the more hurtful, the more hateful, the more worried, the more stressed, and the more depressed I get. So what is the cure?

Well, I am not sure there is one. I do know, however, it is very helpful to get away from it all and meditate. Webster’s Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary defines this as “to reflect on or muse over; contemplate, to engage in contemplation or reflection”. I like to think of it as meeting my soul. As connecting to that part of myself that knows what is good and what is right. I like to ask it for advice, ask it what it wants, ask it what would make it happy or joyful. I find the more I connect to this part of myself, the clearer I think, the calmer, more peaceful, more powerful, and more alive I feel.

There are different ways to get to this place or state. I am sure you already know which one you prefer. Some people like to sit outside on their porches, with their morning cup of coffee or their evening whatever. They sit in quiet stillness and watch the sunrise or sunset. They listen to the birds chirp, the frogs peep, or the hustle of the morning and evening starting and stopping. Some people find joy and clarity on a bike or a motorcycle. Some, like Henry David Thoreau, prefer to walk in nature. They walk with joyful awareness of what is around them. They free themselves from the outside world and allow the sunlight, wind, moon, and stars to provide a place of serenity. Some like to find their quiet, still, happy place and go within. Some actually like to do it all. It does not matter to them the type of escape. It only matters that they can escape.

You’ll know when you are done as well. You’ll know when it is time to return back to the reality you live in. I even think you will be able to more decisively know what is good for you or what the right thing to do in your situation is. Getting to know your soul and feeding its need to be with you for a short time enhances your intuition. It surely will let you know when something is right or wrong. You just have to pay attention. And truth be told, if you take a little time each day to unplug and meditate, you will live a more balanced, more productive, and normally happier existence.

So if the negativity has got you heavy and down, lighten yourself and soul with a little meditation. Bring joy, reflection, clarity, and sanity back in to your daily life. You will definitely notice the difference. You may even get a little guidance, pointed in the right direction, a question answered, or a message or two. Be open and aware and accept it for what it is, your soul saying hello. I hope you try it. And I further hope that once you are done unplugging and meditating, and have read this, that you leave a comment if you want. We will be glad to hear from you. As I plug back into my day, I am sending you light and love to help counteract the negative in your day. Hope it helps and good luck with it all.