How To Use Meditation and Spirituality At Work For Sucess and Productivity
Most people are either dedicated to their spirituality in its entirety, and others think that that is nonsense, voodoo magic, and the only way to succeed is through hard work, long hours, and materialistic principles. I believe that the truth lies somewhere in the middle. By implementing meditation and spirituality into your workflow, you can become more productive, more creative, less stressed, and overall achieve higher success. This can be done not only at work, but in other areas of your life as well. This article is more complex and gives a deeper explanation of how powerful meditation can be when done with a specific goal in mind. It is based on principles that I learned and experienced in the past 10 years.
What is meditation?
Meditation is a skill that is desired by many people who often are searching for it. This skill lets you change your perspective on the things you normally see in your daily living. For example, a person wakes up in the morning, groggy, a little down, and not in the best mood. Instead of judging themselves, or letting their mind wander, or feeling guilty, one may meditate and get a healthier sense about their situation.
Meditation feels different for any person since all meditation experiences are not all the same. One person may let their mind wander during meditation of goals that need to be done, or maybe worrying about what their children are doing at school. On the other hand, a person could be in complete silence and much patience during the state. The goal, however, is to have complete concentration with little to no thoughts.
Mediation works if a person in this state is completely calm, with a deep concentration with a tranquil mind.
Forms of meditation: What are the 2 types of meditation?
We will reveal two forms of meditation and go into more detail about some of the actual techniques later. People practice either passive mediation or active meditation, possibly even both. Passive Meditation is commonly known to many as one sitting down in a pose, with their hands placed on their laps, eyes closed, in a quiet space, and eventually getting deep into the state.
However, Active meditation is the complete opposite and even our aim to move in that direction FROM passive meditation. So, how DO you actively meditate? You do everything that you have been doing! Walking, reading, shopping, etc., but all the while of still keeping the same principles of clearing your mind and being in a calm state while still doing your daily activities.
It may not be as simple as reading this, but very possible and hopefully, the aim is to combine both passive and active meditation together.
What are the most powerful meditation techniques?
From breathwork to chanting, to mindfulness, there are many techniques that exist in meditation as there are flavors of ice-cream. We will list out some common methods.
The body relaxation technique may be one of the most known ways of meditation. This focuses on the breath, which is long and deep while sitting up straight, breathing through your nose. Mind Relaxation technique focuses on the mind often through visual site and symbolism. This can be achieved by moving into a relaxed state and using your senses. For instance, you could visualize a calming waterfall or taking a walk through a park feeling the wind and hearing the birds.
Mantra meditation is extremely popular involving words and phrases that are repeated during meditation. The purpose of the mantra is to boost the focus of meditation due to the repetitiveness of the word or phrase.
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Setting the mood to go into deep meditation is different for everyone, but the result should be a completely relaxed state of your body and mind. To get to the subconscious part of the mind, experience and emotional signature are necessary. Deepening your meditation practice each time is the objective, and to really reap the benefits, so trying many techniques is recommended.
Some worry about the effects a deep meditation has on your body and mind. It is safe: Even if your deepest meditation will be disturbed, your brain will easily adapt.
The mind is often afraid if it is not familiar. New information needs to be in place to help rewire the brain. The more you practice, the better you become. Meditation and mindfulness then become second nature. Going into a trance and changing the brain waves frequency becomes a 30seconds' process. It is a skill, and it can be learned.
How does meditation change the brain?
Not only is meditation a spiritual and mindful act, but there is much science that goes into it as well. There are several different brain waves: Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. The waves are electrical pulses in your brain. The purpose of the waves is to use signals to communicate and process information in various ways. Let’s look at how these brain waves can affect you during prayer, hypnosis, and theta healing.
The way the brain waves work during prayer or meditation can be crucial in involving a traumatic event. Our brains basically can get rid of the “fight or flight” mode. We can move from the difficult feeling of negativity and are able to think much more clearly instead of stressing out and making poor decisions. The brain waves during hypnosis work a little differently since the mind is in a different state of consciousness. During hypnosis, the brain waves of consciousness lower while the waves of the subconsciousness are more awakened, putting the mind into a dreamlike state.
Your brain during healing is incredibly unique amongst the previous two learned. Due to theta brainwave activity, if you are in deep meditation, your mind and body can restore themselves during and after an illness. This works with both physical and mental ailments. This goes to show that a brain is a powerful tool that can be altered by different ways of thinking and/or behaving.
How long should you meditate for?
Think quality over quantity, which can also be applied to meditation. It's not about the amount of time spent to get results, but more of what you do personally to get to the point of meditation that makes it feel right. You do not have to spend hours to consider the length of time an accomplishment, rather if you are feeling down at a moment in life and you changed your mental state by meditation even for a minute; that is a success.
Mastering meditation is a set of building blocks and must go through different stages. As a meditator, you can spend anywhere from a minute to hours even! Depending on your skill level, it is best to spend the appropriate amount of time to mediate whether you’re a beginner or an experienced meditator.
When is the best time to meditate ?
As a meditator, you will begin to understand and ultimately learn that you can meditate ANYWHERE in a physical or mental state. Some situations may be more difficult than others, take, for instance, you are stressed out, as a parent, trying to juggle your kids, while you are trying to get some work done around the house. The time would be ideal to meditate for a few minutes to restart your brain and think clearly. Once established practice for yourself, you will start to acquire the skill of meditating anywhere, at any time, or place. Note that with enough practice and discipline you could eventually meditate even in the busiest situation.
Just how breakfast is deemed “the most important meal of the day,” meditation in the morning can have a significant impact on what is ahead for you. Meditating in the morning is a great way to create a vision for your day. The result of having a positive attitude after waking up from morning meditation, could likely just be in your practice.
You can very well find creativity as a meditator to practice at your convenience. To illustrate possible scenarios for one to meditate, here are some examples: Being tired at work and needing a moment, wanting to brainstorm a new project, envisioning a possible scenario and desiring an outcome, or trying to forgive someone who has done you wrong; the list goes on.
How often and for how long should mediation be practiced to realize its benefits
There are several ways that people can benefit from meditation. This can be physical, spiritual, and mental. Just to name a few of the physical changes that your body will go through are improved quality of sleep, healthier heart, and a strong immune system. Mental benefits include having more control of your stress and anxiety. People who are spiritual will experience inner peace and further their spiritual journey towards serenity. Expect to see changes in your life, including the way you think, the way you control situations, and positive change in attitude.
Imagine a person that is used to getting into arguments often with their significant other and could never handle the situation properly and both parties end up stressed, disoriented, and depressed. He or she starts incorporating meditation in their lives to cope and realizing the benefits, the person experiences self-control, and a positive attitude about how to better approach their common situation.
Remember, you don’t need a problem in order to practice meditation as a means to better handle your life. Your life can always improve regardless of how you live. You could be having a perfect life, of being successful, a family, the perfect job, and great hobbies. That doesn’t mean you don’t need meditation. Meditation can always better your true self.
It begs the question; how often and how long does it take for one to see these benefits? Changing the inner self with meditation is relatively easy. Changing the state of mind, trying for a positive self-image, and improving your mood can be don’t with a powerful mediation of an hour, which could be enough time. However, removing limiting beliefs and changing habits could take 1 to 3 months.
There is no certain answer for how long you will see benefits since there are so many factors at play. The time will depend on the amount of energy you have, the state of mind you are in, the different beliefs you have, and so on. You can tailor and get a good idea of how long you should meditate and for what you are meditating for and record the benefits you experience. This will better help you understand your practice and what benefits to expect. No two meditation practices are the same.
How to get into meditation
Make sure to find a source or resources for the start of your meditation. Pick a strategy that is best for you. There are countless options at your disposal to get started. From social media, physical or digital libraries to learning from an experienced meditator, anyone can get into meditation at any point.
With a little research, social media is a free and informative way to get your foot in the door and learn. There are many Facebook groups for people who meditate. This would be a way to connect, share stories, and ideas of everything meditation. Another great social media platform would be Instagram since there are thousands of gurus on any specific thing including meditation. Simply searching for meditation will take you into a world full of inspiration and creativity.
If social media is not your way of learning or you need something to supplement your learning potential, find a book, e-book, or podcast on the subject. Simply go to a library and see what they have to offer, or nowadays get online and purchase an ebook, some books could even be free if you search hard enough. Don’t forget about the many different apps on your device that you can download, and this can always be handy at any location.
Going straight to the source of a professional mediator or someone who is more experienced is a very useful method. Since meditation and spirituality have been increasing in popularity every year, consider finding a person who meditates regularly. Gaining knowledge, experience, and inspiration, would be beneficial in getting your hands in the dirt, and work with some of the most knowledgeable and successful teachers. With an ample number of resources at your fingertips, it is certain that you will be able to find the perfect approach to your journey of meditation.
Finding the right setting for meditation
To get the most of your meditation journey, finding the right setting is important. It is suggested to find a quiet and comfortable space, as interruptions may break concentration when you start to physically meditate. If living with others, consider waiting until you are alone in the home, then you can be sure to focus on the basics of breath control, chanting, or whichever method is chosen. If this is not an option, going outside or to a park can be a fun way to enjoy nature and tune in to your senses when beginning.
It is known to be seated when meditating, but this is not always the case. It is recommended to meditate in a seated position of a “lotus pose” or a variation, for the best breathing techniques, but you can meditate in almost any posture. Laying down, seating in a chair, and some yogis meditate in “Asanas” or postures. However, it is probably not the best idea to meditate on your comfortable bed where you may get distracted and fall asleep. A slightly uncomfortable position will keep you alert enough to focus on your practice.
The takeaway
Please stay true to yourself, and don't quit on what you aspire to do. If becoming a spiritual person is your goal, nothing will stop you from manifesting to begin your journey. Remember there is no rush to become a master at meditating, in fact, there are stages of meditation and it is best to learn as much and as long as you can to fully benefit. Slow and steady will improve your knowledge and practice. Consistency is key to build your spiritual journey of meditation and making it a habit of having a regular but tuneful practice will have an incredible impact on your life.
There is an unlimited amount of resources to be able to get started, from beginners learning basic breathing techniques to masters who are trying to deepen their studies. The art of meditation should be learned, studied, and enjoyed, without overdoing it. Progress, and develop your style, your techniques, you are the one who has the key to yourself, mind, and spirit
