Ready to try…again

Daily 10 Minutes of Meditation

Ready to try…again

Posted by Gordon Pon on March 4, 2025 at 10:25 pm

Hi Everyone,

I look forward to being a part of this group! Meditation is something that I have tried on and off over my lifetime, but I am very hyperactive, don’t like sitting, and struggle to stay still enough to meditate. I’m happiest when my body is moving, not sitting still. But I am ready to give this habit of 10 minutes of meditation per day a try…starting tomorrow 😉

Gordon

Mesha replied 1 year ago 4 Members · 5 Replies
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Mesha

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March 4, 2025 at 11:31 pm

Hi @gord-pongmail-com ,

Try pairing your meditation with stretches to keep your body moving and make it more enjoyable. I propose the same challenge to you as I did with the stretches. It could be the perfect combination to help you ease back into the habit of meditating. Let us know how it goes!🙂 @Gabrielle How do you incorporate your 10-minutes-of-meditation?
Gabrielle

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March 5, 2025 at 9:39 am

Hi Gordon & Mesha!

A technique I use to help me stay consistent with meditation is to habit pair. I have a few practices that I cluster together as part of my morning routine and do them all together (ie: journal, walk, meditation, stretching).

It is great Gordon that you are feeling an openness to try meditation again. It can be difficult to sit still for the duration and in the past I have struggled with back discomfort as I sat through my meditation (the stretching habit helped with this). Meditation can also be on the go. Don’t let the limits of what meditation “looks like” to impede your follow through with this.

Mindfulness and meditation can be on the go, like say a walk, where you are present. with the sounds, the smells, what you see, and your breath. When you find yourself distracted from the present moment, label this, and come back. Bam. Mindfulness haha.

What are your thoughts?

Coach Gabrielle
Gordon Pon

Member
March 5, 2025 at 9:00 pm

Thank you Mesha and Gabrielle for your advice! I did my meditation while stretching this morning. I was woken up by my cat at 4:00 am! Unable to go back to bed, I decided to do the meditation and stretching. It was wonderful! I think it did wonders for my energy level because I ended up going to the gym at 6 am, which I never do that early!

With gratitude,

Gordon
- Mesha
  
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  March 6, 2025 at 5:40 pm
  
  You are welcome, Gordon! We are here to cheer you on every step of the way!💪
Dr. Stacy

Member
March 6, 2025 at 12:57 pm

Hey Gordon. Congrats on putting the ideas shared here into practice and experiencing a shift in your energy as a result. Keep going✨🤗

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