Finally, a blog post! As you can probably tell from the date, I sort of pushed off writing. Just a little... I have a really good excuse though that will make up for it: I've been busy. I'm guessing you've never heard that one before. I knew this was going to happen, which is why I chose a project that would help me cope when things get crazy. But then things got so crazy, the idea of de-stressing stressed me out, and I pushed it off. I'm at a time in my life where I definitely need meditation, and I'm finally starting to really make time for it.
Progress: I'm not going to lie, I'm not meditating as often as I should. However, a huge part of this project for me is working on taking the time to sit down and relax, and I have made some progress there. I am proud to say that I have meditated twice this month. It doesn't seem like a lot, but meditation is extremely difficult. Completely clearing your mind is way more effort than letting your brain spiral into everything you have to do, what your friend said to you that day, what you're going to eat when you're finished meditating, etc. I had this really interesting experience of meditating on a giant rock in Joshua Tree national park, which was quite the experience. The group I was with took a picture of me because they thought I was crazy, and I mean, I do look a little strange sitting on a giant rock with my legs crossed and my eyes closed, but it was nice. I had a lot more trouble meditating there because of the pressure of people around me, and I was tired when I did it, so it was harder for me to concentrate on not thinking. But being up on that rock and looking down on the park was a really peaceful experience for me, and I'd like to revisit that spot, preferably by myself, so I can really relish in my surroundings. Reflection: I think that the best way to track my progress is by reflecting on what needs improvement, as well as what I would like to continue as I try different meditating techniques. I really loved being in nature. There is something so serene and removed about it, and it creates an environment where I feel calm, so I definitely want to go outside and away from my normal life to meditate in the future. I do need to work on my concentration, which I've heard improves the more you meditate. Being well rested helps too, and getting more sleep probably would help me be less stressed as well. After meditating a few times, I've realized it's really not as big of a hassle as I've made it out to be in my head. Hopefully that means I'll start getting on track with my plan. Thanks for reading, talk soon. Here's that picture I was talking about, it's actually kinda cool to look at.
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