Sounds sarcastic eh? On one hand we think of meditation as peaceful activity to be performed in silent coroners of world. People even go to the mountain tops and retreats to meditate. Cutting off from rest of the world.
Is Meditation Powerless?
But here is the thing, if meditation needs so much of peace before it could be practiced, if meditation needs you to run away from your lifestyle doesn’t that mean that meditation is powerless in front of all these things?
Is the honking of horn, laughing of people, shouting crowd, raging traffic, chattering mind more powerful than meditation?
I’d say meditation is far more powerful than all these things put together. Meditation is so powerful that Buddha was enlightened, Jesus defeated Satan and You rocked your life!
So Why Go to Silence?
So why do we go to retreats? Why do we run away? Why to we need silence to create silence?
There is not one reason. People what to create a mood, take a break, it’s easier, distractions are less and all sorts of stuff expect ‘I want to meditate.’ And when you really do want, it will happen, right there and then. No matter where you are standing, what you are doing.
Personal Experience
I’ve meditated in my school, in libraries, in public parks, at discos and many places that I will not utter here. And there was no hardly any difference. In fact, I find it quiet amusing and it helps me a lot to feel detached.
When I am meditating, I pay no heed to the meaning of sounds around me. Though I am highly aware of them because of raised sense of awareness but all sounds are meaningless. And this practice helps me render all the struggles meaningless at any point of time and I can walk out of problems with my heart full of gratitude.
Peace is a bridge and so is violence. But bridges can never hinder my practice.
Group Discussion
So after reading this don’t you feel that noisy environment is not only good but in some ways awesome for meditation?
Tomorrow I will discuss with you how to meditate in a noisy environment. Till then let’s discuss what other benefits it could offer. And if any of you have tried that already, please share your experience.
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Sid, This is the truth. Meditation can be done anywhere, anytime. The idea is to keep the inside still no matter what's happening on the outside.
I've meditated while waiting on line at the store, walking at the park, exercising, and while working. Whatever physical activity I'm doing, God takes over, and I watch it happening from the viewpoint of my body. I'm just going along for the ride
Thanks for sharing Ryan!
I heard my dad complaining that there isn't a moment of peace for him to meditate. So I thought of sharing this post.
Now, that's what I call awesome! It's remarkable “God takes over, and I watch it happening from the viewpoint of my body. I'm just going along for the ride” Amazing words and even amazing experience.
Cheers to meditation!
I find that some of my best meditations are in rooms full of people talking. I can get much more easily disturbed in silence, when rhythms emerge that can interfere with my mantra. I'm looking at you, ticking clock!
In a noisy room, I have no trouble consistently turning my attention back to the sound in my head. I'm able to take it as it comes without paying too much heed to its rhythm or shape.
Plus, if that room is full of people engaged in a spiritual activity, I am meditating in the presence of that loving energy that comes out in such a space, and I find the quality is that much better.
Hey Mike!
Welcome to the Meditation Rocks!
Wow! Now what better an example can there be? It's so true. In silence, sometimes I feel venerable.
And spiritual activity vibes are awesome! Nothing like it!
I loved your blog, and your writing style. Consider guest posting here someday.
Do visit us again.
Hey Sid,
I have the same experience! Meditation in itself means not giving any attention to anything around you and going with the flow of the universe! And this is the best thing about it. And you know what I was just going to write about it and give it to you. But never mind, GREAT POST!!
Hey Manav,
Nice to see you again. Oh yes it is. Keep doing and you will see wonderful things unfolding in front of you. Thanks!
And yes thanks for dropping by that mail.
Hey Manav,
Nice to see you again. Oh yes it is. Keep doing and you will see wonderful things unfolding in front of you. Thanks!
And yes thanks for dropping by that mail.
Hey Manav,
Nice to see you again. Oh yes it is. Keep doing and you will see wonderful things unfolding in front of you. Thanks!
And yes thanks for dropping by that mail.
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