If you are seeking out Meditation as a way to deal with anxiety disorder then congratulations. You are heading down a path that will help you become what you are here on this earth for. In my experience anyone suffering with anxiety disorder is someone who is operating at a very high level of consciousness. They are normally what I would call "nice" people. Very sensitive types who care about people, animals and the planet. I see anxiety as unfocused energy. In my own experience when I suffered with anxiety, I was in a time of my life when I had no idea where I was heading. Meditation helped me to realize my potential and who I was meant to be. Meditation practice can be as varied as the individuals who pursue it. When we think about meditation, it is easy to get a mental picture of Indian Gurus sitting in the lotus position. Luckily that is only one way to meditate and for some it is the best way. What I find helpful is that the goal of meditation is to quiet and focus the mind yet there are numerous ways to accomplish this. Because there are many ways it can be quite enlightening to seek out and work with as many as you can. In this way you will learn more about yourself and discover which way works best for you. The common thread in all meditation practice is breathing techniques and I know that is the best way to start. Breathing helps up to bring our awareness into the body where our feeling place is. This in turn takes energy away from the mind so it has to slow down. Within your body is you cellular memory of what you are meant to be doing with your life. Some call it our intuition although regardless of what it is called we can all relate to having a gut feeling that something was about to occur. Chances are if we trusted that feeling we would have made the right decision at the time. Your intuition is the voice of your authentic self. The part of you that has been wanting to express itself your whole life. Meditate, calm the chatter of your mind, and then listen to the wisdom of your body. Know that the amount of energy required to create anxiety within, when expressed outward in a positive way, will make a huge impact upon the world. |