For some years now I have been advised in spas, retreats, wellness centres, health clinics to meditate. And I have listened and taken note. Believe me I have had classes, guidance, advice in temples in Thailand, ashrams in India and tried TCM in the comfort of my own sitting room. I have talked at length to friends and acquaintances who meditate and quiz them on how they manage – when and where.
And believe me I have tried – sometimes for weeks on end, sometimes for months, but in the end sheer frustration at my own inability to be calm defeats me.
I have read all the research on the benefits to health of meditation – lowering blood pressure etc etc…and yet…I give up. And yes I have read Eat, Pray, Love and sympathised so much but really cannot find the time to spend a month at an ashram.
I have started again…in my own little way…and no I don’t do candles, incense, Tibetan bells et al…I don’t even sit in the lotus position
Any advice out there?
