It’s a question with the wrong target, pointed in the wrong direction. The Inner Channel and Caring about Meditation. It’s a great training skill with some profound effects in your everyday life, where things happen […], What is it like to be present? The third part of the talk series on Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now. Part one of a series, listeners submit questions and Alan takes up some of the top things that come to mind when reading this book. The post 59: Release into the Abdominal Breath appeared first on I Should Be Meditating. For just a few moments here and there when the opportunity strikes cast aside all concerns for only just a moment no obligation for more and throw the power […] In our first audio podcast, I get the chance to introduce the heart of meditation and I look forward to many, […], 43: Meditation for Seeing Beyond a Wandering Mind, Talk 14: Reality and Illusion in Meditation, 31: Short Guided Meditation on the Breath, Art featured here by James and Lynn Lemyre at lemyreart.com. This guided meditation is a practice in two (or maybe three) techniques for training to become flexible, adaptable. Then there is no such thing as distraction! This talk is about real change, and what is the one thing that you MUST have in your meditation for it to keep flourishing. I don't think it's the right question, still as this is with regards to meditation I will answer this. Wandering thoughts can be part of the meditation. Without having to do very much at all, simply being as you are is a very powerful meditation that uses our intention and attention in just about the most skillful way possible, which is to say, in the slightest, easiest, and simplest way. What is it like to be present? We can strengthen the recognition that we […], Sometimes indecision stops us in our tracks. This meditation practices the ability to keep a meditation object present by getting clear on what is the precise action that we do to make that happen. No, don’t fall for that. Practicing this meditation will open the doors to that experience of simply being with your self. Delve into the intimate and subtle feelings of the heart region, use the breath to explore and bring to light what it is that we are feeling. This question is an important one that requires radical honesty to answer, yet it is otherwise simple and natural to get into contact with this fount of aliveness. Practice now to get ready for when you’ll need calm presence and a calming breath. for only just a moment For just a few moments here and there when the opportunity strikes cast aside all concerns for only just a moment no obligation for more and throw the power […], Does your Meditation practice get stale? It is there that freedom from all trouble lies. With this meditation on space and thinking, the […], Every meditator encounters the challenge of rampant thinking, and the stresses it sinks into the body and the many ways it colors our experience. Through this practice you will develop a sense of realization and acknowledgement of thoughts. It is a good lesson to go through at least once to investigate our awareness of something intimate and powerful, that colors our every experience. Explore the body through the breath and notice how much can be observed by simply focusing […], A talk and a meditation. I have been teaching peaceful-abiding meditation for 14 years now, and over that time I have realized that there are many misconceptions about what to do with your mind during meditation.If you have ever sat down in a cross-legged posture, began focusing on your breath, and immediately wondered, “What should I do about all these thoughts?” this is a simple answer. Join in! You become less self-conscious. We can get better at that as we practice, but it all comes down to a simple choice, an act of choosing what we know is right. Bodies are made up mostly of space, on the atomic level, and the sensations in our body can be experienced as space-like, giving us a new perspective on them, taking our sensitivity deeper, and helping us accept and make room for our denser, more challenging sensations and pains to release. Great as a regular sitting meditation when we are stressed and over-energized too! […], This guided meditation focuses on the inner mental attitude, on becoming intimately familiar with it. In this talk we explore what it means to be mindful beyond trying to remember to “pay attention.” Typically, we’ll “remember” to be present for something when it is just about to end, whether it’s a meditation or even at the end of […] How we become entangled with our ideas of who we are and how we’ve learned to differentiate between right and wrong (something I call the trial of you). Because everyone is busy. Dwelling in presence, recognizing it, checking it out. It’s weird, but sometimes I meditate deeply for an hour, and it can feel like 10 minutes. What does it mean to find the right balance between everyday life and what we are truly seeking for? It is there that freedom […], [Podcast] Life is constantly in flux, often presenting changing situations you need to adapt to. Stick with and Deepen Meditation These two are not just meditation skills; they are life skills for appreciating life and in this process learning what joy and beauty really are. I have a question and am hoping someone here might be able to help me understand what I am supposed to be doing while meditating. Recognize the quality of attention, how experiencing the breath shifts and changes things so easily around. Where is it? by Kyle Munzenrieder. This simple guided meditation goes directly into that, to enhance your sense of power and ability to follow your heart, right at the micro-level of where indecisiveness arises. There is actually quite a lot of potential […], There are not only two kinds of breath: deliberate and automatic. The pure pleasure of hanging out with yourself! Should you just accept plateaus? Rather than trying to figure it out, better to play around with it and gain direct experience. Release into the sensation of breath and allow thoughts, feelings, and tensions to be present while the breath becomes the center of attention. Sometimes indecision stops us in our tracks. Through this practice we move from what our idea of being present is, to simply being present. No, don’t fall for that. your love And hint: it is great […], Season 2 is Back with a Point that Cuts Straight at one of the Biggest Obstacles stopping us from getting what we want in meditation. We can get better at that as we practice, but it all comes down to a simple choice, an act of choosing what we know is right. It’s a massage for the body, from the inside! The post Training with Two Kinds of Thoughts appeared first on I Should Be Meditating. When we think about life we often make judgements about it, have ideas of how it is, or how it should be. See more of I should be Meditating - Meditation that stays on Facebook. Try to savor every bite, and really experience your meal as you’re eating it. One of the first, best tools that a meditator can acquire is an awareness of attention itself, and a way to experiment and play with, and investigate, attention. It wont last long, meditating like a […] The post How to Get to the Next Level in Meditation appeared first on I Should Be Meditating. And we can practice that too. Feel free to sign up for the newsletter too! When taking deep breathes for mindfulness meditation, should I be hearing my breath or should I aim to breath deeply but still be silent? You want to spend some quiet time with your mind, but you have excuses. This guided meditation is a pointing and a training in shifting to the heart of meditation, the source that keeps it going and alive and growing. We can strengthen the recognition that we have an interior choice, where we can supply our attention to what is right in us rather than what we think is wrong in us. The post … Change your attitude, change your life! To be able to silence all distractions, negative thinking, or simply noise in your head? While we can’t monitor our attitude indefinitely, even by knowing it only sometimes we can turn our whole life around. A meditation skill that can be used anywhere and at any time to simply look inside the body and ‘feel what it feels’ with kind and mindful attention. Talk on Ekhart Tolle Power of Now – Part 3: What Keeps Us From Harming Others. So, let’s practice sitting down and caring about what’s here, what’s you, what’s now. or This breath meditation explores the realities of our relationship with the breath and is a powerful way to come to […], The idea can reach a meditator that we must stare straight into suffering without flinching, and also not be attached to pleasure. Welcome to I Should Be Meditating, a mindfulness meditation podcast that is the perfect support for a daily practice Get the Podcast delivered to you for free I explore guided meditation and contemplation in a way that attends very closely to our experience, to help keep us curious, interested, and engaged Let’s look into how it really works: a practice of mindfulness is setting up the moments of awakening to happen on their own more and more. And if I can take moment to ask you something important: Can you help us and out and leave an honest review? Your Instant Shift to the Heart of Meditation. If we bend meditation to our will and make it serve us, the only definite side-effect is frustration. It’s a great question. While meditation is a highly personal experience, many people find themselves wondering if cannabis would be … But through silent contemplation we learn to tune in to a deeper, more interior sensing, a kind of energy from which all else arises. When you get started, consider a shorter session to get the hang of the process. There are many ways to meditate, ranging from meeting in a group for religious practice to using an app to help you improve your mindfulness. Other people will find this podcast if you also write a review on iTunes. Try to let go of time and the compulsive addiction to knowing how much time has passed or how much time is left. Making the body more accessible to us gives us a base point with which we can get perspective on excessive thinking, explore our emotions, and get communication from our body that leads us in beneficial directions. Just follow along. In this guided meditation we repeatedly exercise the ability to insert intention into the mix of meditation at the moments that it is possible, working with the breath and the moments when we have emerged from long thought dreams. In this meditative talk we look closer into how meditation provides us with the tools to recognize that there are different channels – so to speak – that we can tune in to. Our ability to enjoy life is to accept that all is temporary and we can […], It’s great to train the attention to be fast and agile and play a kind of game to see how fast you can bring the attention home, or how fast you can hop off the train of the thought. This guided meditation takes us through several layers […], This guided meditation is very simple and short, giving you the space and pause to do nothing but remain as you are. It is also a great meditation to use at bedtime to sleep great!! Now. Inject power of intention into your meditation. Are you uncertain about how long you should meditate? […]. The second installment of a series of talks on Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now. That is only its possible side-effect. And here breath meditation and the recognition of simple presence are combined in this guided audio that is a great initiation into simply being. Listen on to learn more about what keeps us from harming others. A contemplation of life. Today’s guided body scan meditation is medium-length, definitely enough to sink very deeply into awareness of the body. It’s not always a good idea to try and zap your problems with meditation while they are happening. We observe what that state is like; […], In this meditative talk we look closer into how meditation provides us with the tools to recognize that there are different channels – so to speak – that we can tune in to. It is a simple technique to get in touch with bodily sensations and cultivate a real sense of pleasure in the body. It pinpoints a three step process which you can use repeatedly to bring you to focus. This is usually not a skillful idea and is not good for mindfulness practice. It's not a thing , or an activity or any goal. Dwelling in presence, recognizing it, checking it out. By recognizing them as distinct forms of thought we can also learn to break free from them. Use this training to get acquainted with and understand in your bones two meditation skills that are most important to finding a natural way to practice meditation, not forced, not pressured. The post Talk on Ekhart Tolle Power of Now – Part 2 appeared first on I Should Be Meditating. Try to make meditation a habit by practicing with these short meditations from our Editor-in-Chief Barry Boyce . Now. http://traffic.libsyn.com/ishouldbemeditating/Why_Pleasant_Breath_ISBM_3.mp3, http://traffic.libsyn.com/ishouldbemeditating/ISBM_2_Breath_Guided_Meditation.mp3, http://traffic.libsyn.com/ishouldbemeditating/ISBM_1_Be_the_Space_of_Thought.mp3, Episode 0: The Most Powerful Approach to Thinking and Meditation, http://traffic.libsyn.com/ishouldbemeditating/0_ISBM.mp3. At some point the meditator will have to make the switch over to something bigger than their sense of “Selfyness” and to a longing for […]. Even taking a few minutes whenever you can during the day to engage in meditation can be beneficial. We move our attention through every inch of our body kindly noticing and becoming aware of what is already there. By practicing mindful meditation we become well rounded and ready for anything. Talk 1: Should I Use a Natural or a Pleasant Breath? Learn this meditation here, or refresh your connection to it with this guided walkthrough of walking meditation. This guided meditation points towards that awareness of life, living as you, and here all along. So, let’s take a moment to sense our presence and soak in the goodness it brings into our lives, and help make that connection stronger bit by bit. In this talk, we are pointed in another direction, toward our simply being present and the inherent joy of […]. This guided meditation is a practice in two (or maybe three) techniques for training to become flexible, adaptable. There is a sweet feeling inside, the feeling of being alive, which everyone can contact. By Mindful Staff; October 2, 2015; Well-Being Space and Expansion. Use it early and often. The post Pleasant Body appeared first on I Should Be Meditating. Understanding the delicate task of looking inwardly, of just being. It’s great to train the attention to be fast and agile and play a kind of game to see how fast you can bring the attention home, or how fast you can hop off the train of the thought. Aaptiv trainer and meditation teacher Ceasar F. Barajas tells us how we should think while meditating and how to find that state of consciousness. The states of mind we generate through meditation are like all states that come and go. Try meditating while you’re eating. This simple guided meditation goes directly into that, to enhance your sense of power and ability to follow your heart, right at the micro-level of where indecisiveness arises. This talk is about real change, and what is the one thing that you MUST have in your meditation for it to keep flourishing. Alan Klima discusses questions sent by listeners regarding Eckhart Tolle’s book. This guided meditation leads you to discover the light-hearted, warm-hearted feeling that is already there, and from that place give a gift to yourself and the world. Here. But through […], Inject power of intention into your meditation. This talk points in this direction even alongside the related issue of long, […], A guided meditation on sustaining the presence of sensations also leads us deeper into understanding the practical meaning of “mindfulness” and what is awareness. This lesson and guided meditation practices the art of checking our inner mental attitude. Should you just accept plateaus? It’s not about trying to stop thinking but rather to practice meditation with all the thoughts that arise. After each long thought phases passes, a moment of potential arises and in that moment you do what you intuitively feel is right. Many people reap numerous benefits from meditating. If you are looking for a way to cut through the clutter of the mind and find a way to rest attention naturally and easily in the heart feeling, click here to see if the way of Meditation Forest is the right thing for you. Understanding that peace of mind can already happen. Each level is important […], This guided meditation training is a great introduction to a basic tool in the mindfulness toolkit. In this talk we explore what it means to be mindful beyond trying to remember to “pay attention.” Typically, we’ll “remember” to be present for something when it is just about to end, whether it’s a meditation or even at the end of […]. We can strengthen the recognition that we […] The post Mindful Choice Guided Meditation appeared first on I Should Be Meditating. Physical pain and emotional stressors can vanish for a time, and … On the other hand, meditating right before bed can get you into a state of relaxation that’s ideal for sound sleep. Going from the tensions in the body and hectic mind activity to subtly playing with your inner mental attitude. Starting with a grounded sense of the body, this breath meditation explores breathing into and from a sense of presence, and has a contemplative benefit to it as well as a centering effect. Variety can be a spice of Meditation! This talk on mindfulness meditation as well as a meditation practice helps you develop a technique to begin to distance yourself from thoughts, but more importantly to distinguish between different forms of thought that arise constantly. What does it really feel like to be present now? This makes iTunes present it to more people, and I will be so, so grateful if you can leave a review. Understanding the delicate task of looking inwardly, of just being. In this meditation we bring our attention to ‘being present.’ without assuming what that is. Despite that, a lot of people still want to meditate. when the opportunity strikes Playing with the Breath hones our skills in relating to what feelings and emotions arise in our experience later. When we think about life we often make judgements about it, have ideas of how it is, or how it should be. In this conversation we delve into how our state of being present relates to arising negative or violent feelings and reactions. The vast majority of matter is made of space. Using the flavor of appreciation in your attention makes for a wonderful experience where you are grateful for meditation and grateful for life. Release into the sensation of breath and allow thoughts, feelings, and tensions to be present while the breath becomes the center of attention. This is a great way to remain present, close and intimate with your home in this body and […], This guided meditation begins with a 3 step settling process and then explores feelings of exchanging the breath between the interior feeling of alive presence, and the greater world beyond the body, surrounding the body. In this […]. Use this when you don’t have a lot of time but want to be consistent with your practice and not skip a day. Allow me to explain: * … Does it still grow and grow in depth? Through exploring these, you will become better equipped to understand your own unique needs and to maximize the time that you do have to meditate, regardless of your personal schedule. You can join the next one! What is it like when we recognize our presence, and attention is close to us, not dispersed and feeling like it is far? The post Talk on Ekhart Tolle The Power of Now appeared first on I Should Be Meditating. How should I be meditating? Wait, Should We All Be Meditating in the Time of Coronavirus? Another favorite back again in a new form– whole body breathing. Sometimes we call it the wandering mind, but there really only is wondering and then it ends. Relax into this mindful body scan and start developing skills to make the experience of the body joyful and interesting to play with. The post 57: Guided Training in Two Meditation Skills appeared first on I Should Be Meditating. How can we feel present in our life, and stay that way? We can learn a lot from panic attacks, whether we have them or not, because they point us in the direction of the right attitude […], This classic formula for cultivating compassion is an excellent way to bring us back to the fact that mindfulness attention is a kind attention. Life is constantly in flux, often presenting changing situations you need to adapt to. Why? Inserting Intention into the Mix of Meditation. We move our attention through every inch of our body kindly noticing and becoming aware of what is already there. In this talk we explore what it means to be mindful beyond trying to remember to “pay attention.” Typically, we’ll “remember” to be present for something when it is just about to end, whether it’s a meditation or even at the end of life. What is it like when we recognize our presence, and attention is close to us, not dispersed and feeling like it is far? Going from the tensions in the body and hectic mind activity to subtly playing with your inner mental attitude. Listen to I Should Be Meditating with Alan Klima: Guided Mindfulness Meditation and Discussion episodes free, on demand. However, like everything in life, there can be some downsides to meditation that you might not be aware of. Use this meditation to stabilize the mind and focus in on a single meditation point. Will you benefit from meditating for 5 minutes? In answering this we look into how we relate to life when we are truly present. A simple and fundamental pointing to what meditation can be: actually feel what you feel. This talk goes with the last guided meditation and helps start the inquiry […]. Being at home in your body and mind. What does it point to? This talk explores two reasons why temporary states of equanimity through meditation help us to recognize our fundamental, always present and unshaken stillness, and also break the cycles of negativity. The practical answer to this question parallels the very purpose of meditation and the very meaning of freedom. The post Mindful Choice Guided Meditation appeared first on I Should Be Meditating. Coming to clarity, however, does not mean to stop thinking. We can get better at that as we practice, but it all comes down to a simple choice, an act of choosing what we know is right. The post How to Get to the Next Level in Meditation appeared first on I Should Be Meditating. It wont last long, meditating like a […], In this meditation we bring our attention to ‘being present.’ without assuming what that is. A meditation skill that can be used anywhere and at any time to simply look inside the body and ‘feel what it feels’ with kind and mindful attention. When you acknowledge the primary goal for meditation you’ll find many justifications for meditating with music. This talk on mindfulness meditation as well as a meditation practice helps you develop a technique to begin to distance yourself from thoughts, but more importantly to distinguish between different forms of […], Recognize the quality of attention, how experiencing the breath shifts and changes things so easily around. The post Talk on Ekhart Tolle Power of Now – Part 3: What Keeps Us From Harming Others appeared first on I Should Be Meditating. A question that is always going to come up from time to time for everyone. After each long thought phases passes, a moment of potential arises and in that moment you do what you intuitively […], How can we feel present in our life, and stay that way? It’s a great training skill with some profound effects in your everyday life, where things happen fast! Through meditation you will notice the stream of thoughts but then intentionally turn to mindfulness presence. We ask what is our behavior like when we are in our being? When meditating deeply, you gradually loosen the restraints of self-centeredness. A simple way to connect yourself with what is already there and bask in the […]. Meditation: What is meditation? Log In. Join in for an interesting discussion reflecting on trust. This is a profoundly accessible and healing meditation that leads us toward the shift into a mindful life. Meditation gives you clarity on your thoughts, your inner desires and increased self-awareness. Playing with meditation is a natural way to stay engaged, and in these exercises you can play along with Alan at knowing and noticing thought and recognizing our awareness itself. Welcome to I Should Be Meditating, a mindfulness meditation podcast that is the perfect support for a daily practice, I explore guided meditation and contemplation in a way that attends very closely to our experience, to help keep us curious, interested, and engaged, and so build a practice that sticks with us. Simply being is a refreshing, restful pause that brings us back to ourselves, from one point of view, but really dispels a whole lot of extra stuff that when gone reveals what we […], Meditation is about more than Self-Improvement. Meditating every day helps build awareness, fosters resilience, and lowers stress. This Breath Meditation is much more effective and enjoyable than simply “paying attention to the breath.” Find out how much fun and fascination is possible with this mindful breathing meditation. If they don’t last, what’s the point of meditation? This is the straight raw recording of our live online video stream with call-in questions. The post Appreciating Breath and Presence appeared first on I Should Be Meditating. Recognize this and your […], What does “Life is an Illusion Mean” and what does it have to do with your electricity bill? How can we feel present in our life, and stay that way? © 2014 Alan Klima   |   This Website and Podcasts are for Educational Purposes Only: Consult a medical or counseling professional for treatment of any physical or mental conditions. A talk and a meditation. 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