Eating Disorders Clinic Inc.
Patti Perry, RN,MSN, Nurse Psychotherapist

 

Meditation[i]

 

Meditation is the practice of being mindful and loving kindness.  It is important to take time to quiet ourselves, to support the inner potential of greater compassion and wakefulness.  A good meditation practice is one that develops awareness or mindfulness of our body and senses, of mind and heart.

 

Meditation is to be practiced regularly, takes discipline, grows with perseverance, patience, and systematic training.  When you practice regularly you develop the capacity to be open to the present moment, to develop patience and compassion.  You will be open to everything here.

 

Mindfulness Meditation ( also called ‘insight meditation’) emphasizes mindful attention, developing immediate awareness of one’s experience in all spheres of activity.  This is designed to shine the light of mindfulness on every aspect of daily experience and extend the healing power of loving kindness to yourself and others.  It is about developing a stillness in the midst of activity.

 

Mindfulness trains one to be more present alive for living, that is, being completely sensitive to each moment, experiencing it as new and unique, with an open mind and being receptive. When you meditate you discover new possibilities, awakening to the capacity to live more wisely, lovingly, compassionately and fully.



[i] Kornfield, John Meditation for Beginners . Sounds True, Inc.,  Boulder, Co. 2004.

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Beginning the Journey

 

Sit comfortably - - - Allow your body to relax- - -

and

Let go of any tension - - you may be feeling - - -

 

Allow your body to rest naturally - - -

Move about if you need to  - - -

Get into a comfortable position - - -

and  

Simply  - - - let go of any negativity or tension

 you may have brought with you - - -

 

Ask your mind to ask your body to relax- - -

Breathe in and out - - -  easily and completely - - -

letting go of the concerns of the day - - -

 

Allow them to pass through your mind - - -

as you quietly observe - -

and

remain uninvolved - - -

 

Take some time  - - just for yourself - -

Time to turn - - - your focus inward - - -

and

to be with yourself - - -

Time to find a quiet place - -  within yourself - - -

to just be - - -

 

Let whatever tesnion - - -  may be left - - -

drain out of your body - -

and

down through the floor - -

 

Release and exhale  - -  

any unwanted feelings - -  or sensations - - -

 

Inhale quiet and relaxation - - -

Exhale negativity and stress - - -

Inhale peac e and serenity - -

 

Breathe in and out - - - easliy and completely - - -

and

allow the feelings of relaxation to deepen - - -

   

I am beginning a journey-

this journey is sacred and holy

I take time to honor the beginning

 

I am mapping my own journey


I am following my heart

Trusting my inner spirit and

listening to my inner voice.

 

I will go with what I know - - -

I can go with the flow - - -

but it's better to go with what I know  - - -

what I know to be true for me - - -

 

Learning to trust myself is my ultimate lesson - -

It will guide me where I need to go.

 

Now is the time - - -  

to let life reveal itself to me- -- -

I am on the journey of discovery.

 

I will embrace the unknown - - -

I let in just enough guidance

so that I never feel alone.

 

I remind myself to be happy,kind and loving  - - -

I remember to feel all of my feelings

And to take care of myself - - -

 

But most of all - - --

I remember to be happy.

 

I love myself - - -

I'm not just saying the words - - -

I love myself until I experience the love.

 

Now - - -

I  bring myself   - - -

back to my life.

 

I

Walk slowly ...

Staying present for myself,

more fully

and

completely

than ever before.

 

I am turning my life into a

walking, - - -

 waking,  - - -

deliberate journey.

 

Slowly, - - -

When I return to this room - - -

and

I am ready - - -

I will open my eyes

and

be totally

present in this room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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