Meditation

[Gemini]

Do any of you meditate? An ex GP friend of mine recently encouraged me to try it. She thought I needed more 'me' time to totally heal and this would be a good way.
I have known people who swear by it, and those who just can't do it, as their minds wander.
I suspect I would be in that camp.

[Enfys]

I like to try Mindfulness, Gem, similar I guess. Quite hard to do but I do try.

[Gemini]

My youngest daughter does that Enfys. It has helped her a lot.

[ZIZI]

I am afraid meditation and yoga and that sort of thing make me giggle. Very disrespectful I know but I am just not a quiet person although it would probably do me good!

[Oma]

Tried it but then I find myself thinking about what I need to do or where I'm going etc ,
I'm not good at it at all , My mind is too busy and I'm so nosy anything can distract me

[Nanto2girls]

Never tried it,but i don't think it would be my cup of tea.

[Daisy]

I do meditate a bit. Certainly not every day, but it's true that the more you practice it the easier it is. I've tried, and failed at using a mantra - it just becomes an ear worm, but I like the controlled breathing and relaxation. I used to find my mind wandering, like Oma, but now I tend to fall asleep, so I do the breathing exercises in bed mostly!

It's worth experimenting with different techniques - have you tried a You Tube video to 'guide' you, Gem?

[Gemini]

That's a good idea Daisy.

[Plantaholic]

I practiced Yoga for about nine years but I have a slight balance problem in the right ear so had to stop when it got bad. I loved the meditation at the end of the class, the mind does wander but with practise you can shut out all thoughts except your breath and relaxing your body

[Nana]

I've wanted to learn how to meditate for years. When you know more about it Gem keep us informed please. Thanks. Not sure what the Mindfulness technique is Enfys. If only I could block out my thoughts when it's time to sleep that would be wonderful.

[Enfys]

Nana, there lots of info out there and different techniques to try. I just really concentrate on my breathing which has helped a lot with my palpitations and mild panic attacks. There’s a lot more to it and quite interesting when you look into it a bit more.

[Nana]

Thanks Enfys...will do.

[Nana]

How's the meditation going Gem?

[Gemini]

Not at all

[Daisy]

Gem - if you're anything like me, when you need meditation most you can't find the time to do it!