Maybe…
Then then Benjamin has some tips for you. I’m a believer in meditation, I just don’t do it. I’ve ‘tried’ but it’s not my thing. I’d rather go for a long walk, breath for a few moments, stare at the stars. And guess what, this might, given a bit of a stretch, qualify as meditation.
Staring at the stars wouldn’t be the standard definition of course, but if you need a quick way to relax when your daughter won’t get out of bed and she is late for school and you are late for an important meeting with a client and you wanted to leave early to have time to find the place and now it’s snowing and it’s going to make you later and I can feel my blood pressure rising with every word I type.
And that’s just what Benjamin has me do on this interview!
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22 Comments
7:55 am
Bruce
My meditation instructor taught me that drinking a little more water throughout the day and regularly stopping just to breathe deeply would revolutionize my life. That was true. Ben is a realist. He understands people. He is someone worth letting in your head.
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9:35 am
Michelle from Author Interviews
Thanks the key isn’t it Bruce! Being a realist and knowing not everyone will become a ‘real’ mediator, but some will, and some will breathe!
1:33 pm
Benjamin
Thank you, Bruce.
That is one of the most flattering compliments I’ve ever had.
It’s interesting, the Silva Method has created an entire meditation technique around drinking a glass of water. Things like this and bringing a little more awareness and depth to your breathing are powerful because you can do them at virtually anytime. You don’t have to worry about a rigorous practice regimen. You don’t have do worry about different theories. You just bring a little more of it into your life… and then it is powerful throughout your life.
We don’t take a single super-long, intense shower only once a month. We take a relatively short shower daily. This keeps us clean most of the time… as compared to only being ‘super-clean’ once a month.
With an informal practice of meditation that you can use throughout the day, you can stay more focused and relaxed most of the time… as compared to just being super focused and relaxed for a brief portion of your day.
Formal practice is very useful. Properly applied informal practice, however, is beyond ‘useful’… it is incredibly transformational… the effects are priceless.
keep smiling,
Benjamin
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8:35 am
Debbie from Happy Maker
Another great interview. Benjamin I really like the 3 deep breaths. I did it with you and it does help and is very relaxing. I shall continue to use this and other tips that you provide. Thanks Michelle for all the great info once again.
Debbie
10:39 am
Benjamin
Thank you, Debbie.
With the willingness to practice and continually improve… absolutely amazing results are possible.
keep smiling,
Benjamin
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4:07 pm
MichelleVan
Debbie, it was fun to go through the breathing on LIVE internet!
4:48 pm
Debbie from Happy Maker
You guys are going to get me hooked on the meditating. By the way I have used the 3 deep breaths several times today. Thanks for that great tip. I bet it was fun to go through the breathing on live internet. Maybe I should try it on one of my videos and direct them to you and Benjamin. Oh, by the way I love that picture of Benjamin and the baby daughter. It is beautiful and full of love.
Debbie
10:28 am
Benjamin
Thank you so much for posting this, Michelle!
The common view of meditation is not terribly useful for most of us.
Being present while observing natural beauty (the stars, a mountain, the moon, the ocean, a sunset, etc.) might be the most powerful meditation most people ever get to experience… (it is one of the most powerful ones I’ve ever experienced). In Florida I would drive down to the beaches at night by myself just to silently enjoy the beauty. I do miss the beaches, but in Colorado, I have the majesty of the Rocky Mountains to keep me company. On the right day… it’s like the Rockies can pull me out of whatever nonsense I’m worrying about and remind me that beauty exists everywhere… all the time… if only you can become a little more willing to notice it.
A nice walk (particularly when combined with deep breathing) is another excellent and easy practice of meditation.
The key isn’t to follow a particular tradition (although there is nothing wrong with that should it be your preference)… the key is to find some activity or set of activities in your daily life where you can notice a your increased focus and relaxation… your stronger presence… your deeper awareness. The more you notice this place in daily life, the more powerful it becomes. It is a place where you are much less emotionally shakeable… that is powerful and practical meditation for anyone who is willing to take the time to soften their perception.
I hope you find this useful!
keep smiling,
Benjamin
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4:09 pm
MichelleVan
……….the key is to find some activity or set of activities in your daily life where you can notice a your increased focus and relaxation… your stronger presence… your deeper awareness…..
that certainly does help Benjamin! It helps take the pressure off ‘mediating’
11:07 am
Corinne Edwards
Hi Benjamin -
I also have been resistant to meditation. Could never get my mind quiet – for more than a minute.
I have tried the breathing exercizes but the AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA does make the difference.
I could really feel the difference. Thanks, Jonathan.
11:31 am
Corinne Edwards
PS
I love the word “FOCUS” instead of Meditation.
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4:10 pm
MichelleVan
I do as well Corinne, focus, deep relaxation – those are words that work for me!
9:11 pm
Benjamin
Thank you, Corinne.
‘Focus’ and ‘concentration’ are words that tend to convey more concrete value to us than ‘meditation’ does. They also sound less strange, and perhaps a bit easier.
If you can focus, you can meditate. If you can relax, you can meditate. If you can focus and relax at the same time… you can meditate well…
keep smiling,
Benjamin
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12:38 am
David Rogers
Benjamin has gradually chipped away at my resistance to embracing meditation. He does blow away alot of the “mystic” and make it practical. I may even end up buying his book! Great interview.
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4:10 pm
MichelleVan
David, click away and buy his book! yes Benjamin is a grounded ‘mystic’.
11:10 am
Joel
I agree with David, I’m being gradually drawn in by Benjamin’s no-nonsense and realistic approach. I will look into getting his book, when the ethical bribe is around
I need to start small though, the three breaths is one I’ve heard a few times and felt good when following along. Interesting…
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4:12 pm
MichelleVan
Yes! buy the book…and keep breathing Joel!
9:38 pm
Beat Schindler
Based on my personal experience, people who don’t meditate don’t know what they’re missing, and people who do [meditate], don’t ever regret the decision to have added it to their arsenal of well-being. Even “Think and Grow Rich” says there’s immeasurable power in meditation and prayer. On the surface, you’d expect meditation to be more popular, but as you say in your interview, there continues to be a certain stigma attached to it. So your message that meditation can be easy, anytime, anywhere, is extremely useful. Congrats to your interview with Michelle!
- Beat
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9:21 pm
Michelle Vandepas
Beat,
Congrats to me for getting Benjamin! Loved doing the interview and have to remind myself to take the 3 breathes. You are right. I’ve never heard anyone say they regret meditating! good point.
9:02 pm
Benjamin
Thanks, Beat!
It’s amazing how many superstars can recommend something… and how few people will choose to implement it. Just the way of the world I suppose.
keep smiling,
Benjamin
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11:18 pm
Krizia | Blog Income for Women
Benjamin,
Meditation RULES! After stopping for 2 years I’ve been back at it for 1 month.
Congratulations on this amazing achievement my friend.
Krizia
9:06 pm
Benjamin
Thank you, Krizia.
Meditation is amazing. I’ve fallen off the wagon quite a few times… but I always come back. When something becomes a part of who you are… the occasional lapse becomes a very minor issue.
keep smiling,
Benjamin
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