Everyone can meditate by holding on to life

Meditation is a set of experiences that allows one to achieve silence, calmness, inner peace and awareness. Meditation strengthens the bonds established with life, but it also allows the bonds to be severed. In other words, meditation is the art of concentrating on one place with your whole body. For those who have never meditated before, it is often difficult to take the first step.    Today I've put together some tips from Todd Goldfarb, creator of the blog "We the Change", to make it easier for you to meditate.

1. Make time for it regularly. The only way to make meditation a habit is to make time for it regularly.

2. Start with your breathing. Deep breathing slows down your heartbeat, relaxing your muscles and helping you to focus your mind.

3. Stretch. Stretching relaxes the muscles, allowing you to sit more comfortably. Stretching also helps you to turn inward and focus only on yourself.

4. Have a purpose. Recognize that meditation is an active process. To truly meditate and reap the benefits, make it a goal, not just a means to an end.

5. Don't give up. When you feel like you are not succeeding, let go of your negative thoughts and start again. Focus on your breath and let go of bad feelings.

6. Experiment. There is no one right position for meditation. The important thing is to find the position that works best for you. Try different ways of sitting, opening and closing your eyes.

7. Feel your body. Once the meditation process has begun, give your full attention only to your feet. Then move towards the upper parts of your body, including your internal organs.

8. Choose a specific place. Make sure that the place you choose to meditate is not where you work, exercise or sleep. Turn it into a more spiritual atmosphere.

9. Read. Read books that will help you take meditation to the next level or that talk about the benefits of meditation. This will increase your motivation.

10. Think long-term. Meditation is a lifelong practice. Instead of checking the effects of meditation every day, focus on the long-term benefits.

11. Listen to music. While meditating, listen to music that puts you in the mood and helps you clear your mind.

12. Develop moments of mindfulness. Set specific times during the day to just focus on your breath and be present in the moment.

13. Make sure you are not disturbed. Eliminate all distractions. The possibility of your phone ringing or someone entering the room will prevent you from fully focusing and relaxing.

14. Notice changes. Notice positive improvements in your breathing, your ability to focus and your mood.

15. Use a candle. If you prefer not to meditate with your eyes closed, light a candle and use it as a focal point.

16. Don't stress. During your meditation time, learn not to worry about anything. Before meditating, try to reduce your negative emotions.

17. Find a partner. Choose a friend as your meditation partner. Meditating together will improve your practice.

18. Do it in the morning. Without a doubt, early morning is the best time to meditate. Try getting up half an hour earlier to meditate.

19. Be grateful. After the meditation process is over, be grateful by focusing on what makes you happy for 2-3 minutes.

Losing interest in meditation is parallel to losing interest in other areas of your life. If this happens, motivate yourself by focusing on the benefits of meditation.