BEST MEDITATION QUOTES
Meditation is the practice of attaining deep relaxation and clarity through implementing breath work, yoga, mindfulness, and more. There are many techniques and methods when it comes to meditating. Some benefits of meditation include relieving stress, alleviating anxiety, improving sleep, gaining peace of mind, and establishing a greater self-awareness. When we take the time to cultivate a healthy mindset, we begin to see that we approach life in a much more confident, optimistic fashion.
All is mental. This means that what we think contributes to how we feel. How we feel will then impact our actions. Moreover, your subconscious mind strongly influences your reactions. Thus, it is equally important that you ensure your subconscious mind is healthy. When we meditate, we gain greater control over our thoughts, feelings, and actions. With this in mind, you can begin to transform your life for the better and achieve your goals. If you aren’t sure where to start on your spiritual journey, then the following meditation quotes will surely inspire you.
“PEACE IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF CONFLICT, BUT THE ABILITY TO COPE WITH IT.” – MAHATMA GANDHI
Conflict and adversity will always exists so long as we exist. However, it is not conflict or adversity that stifle us but the authority we give these ideas to influence our lives. Meditation helps one to shift the perspective they have pertaining to challenges, adversity, and change. As a result, you become more resilient, adaptable, and capable of coping in the presence of conflict. In essence, this is a key benefit of meditation. You no longer allow your thoughts to control you but are able to manage your thoughts.
“CONFLICT IS INEVITABLE BUT COMBAT IS OPTIONAL.” – MAX LUCADO
As previously stated, conflict is something that we may continuously experience or see, making it inevitable. However, we can control our reaction to conflict. Many people are inclined to become quite defensive in the face of conflict. Conflict can be external and internal. However, you have the ability to dismantle internal conflict through meditation. In clearing your mind, you gain more clarity over a situation and are in a better position to make decisions aimed at fulfilling your highest good.
“FEEL THE FEELING BUT DON’T BECOME THE EMOTION. WITNESS IT. ALLOW IT. RELEASE IT.” – CRYSTAL ANDRUS
Mindfulness meditation is the practice of establishing a deep self-awareness and empathy for others. It’s habitual for many individuals to hotld onto their feelings. However, this can also cause some internal conflict and mental clutter. Mindfulness meditation teaches us that we should treat our feelings and thoughts as visitors. Observe your thoughts and feelings objectively, understanding that you do not have to become the emotion or take on the thought. After observation, allow yourself to let the thought or feeling go. You’ll notice your mind is less burdened with an array of racing thoughts.
“THE QUIETER YOU BECOME, THE MORE YOU ARE ABLE TO HEAR.” – RUMI
Silence will help you to improve your relationship with the universe. With dialogue being a necessity, it’s important to understand the two fundamental parts of communication which are expression and listening. Thus, some quiet time proves to be very beneficial. Open up the lines of communication by welcoming silence into your life. As you silence the mental fog within your mind, you will become more receptive to hearing your intuition.
“WHAT WE THINK, WE BECOME.” – BUDDHA
Our actions are a result of how we feel and think. So, if you want to change your life, you must change your actions. More importantly, you must change the way you think. Instead of seeing the negatives within a situation, make a conscious effort to change your perception. Then, you will take more of a positive approach in your actions, becoming the person you truly desire to be.
“MEDITATION MEANS THE RECOGNITION OR THE DISCOVERY OF ONE’S OWN TRUE SELF.” – SRI CHINMOY
Know thyself. A lot of our thoughts and emotions are influenced by the things others project onto us. Perhaps you were told who you should marry or what job you are ‘supposed’ to have. When our thoughts differ from what we feel at our heart’s core, there is an intense, undeniable internal conflict. in this internal conflict, we may feel like we are truly fulfilled or at peace. To detox these projections and expectations placed onto you by others, meditating will aid in the discovery of your true dreams.
“PRAYER IS WHEN YOU TALK TO GOD. MEDITATION IS WHEN YOU LISTEN TO GOD.” – DIANA ROBINSON
Meditating isn’t always about chanting or visualizing your desires, projecting your wishes out to the universe. It is also about learning the virtue of patience and strengthening the bond between you and the universe. When silent, you learn to receive messages of peace, clarity, and wisdom.
“BALANCE IS NOT SOMETHING YOU FIND, IT’S SOMETHING YOU CREATE.” – JANA KINDSFORD
Everything you seek is already within you. Establish oneness with Self to unlock internal bliss, balance, and self-love. This will naturally occur as you make meditation a regular practice.
“IN THE SAME WAY THAT RAIN BREAKS INTO A HOUSE WITH A BAD ROOF, DESIRE BREAKS INTO THE MIND THAT HAS NOT BEEN PRACTICING MEDITATION.” – BUDDHA
When meditating, the mind develops greater strength and stability. The mind becomes impenetrable and still, alleviating both desire and fear. Both desire and fear happen to be strong emotions, wielding the power to make a person act in ways contrary to their true Self. As you meditate, desire no longer has control over your mind.
“DO NOT LET THE BEHAVIOR OF OTHERS DESTROY YOUR INNER PEACE.” – DALAI LAMA
Regardless of how others treat you, you always have a say in how you respond. Instead of being reactive, seek clarity within yourself by using meditation to heal and come to an understanding.
The benefits of meditating are paramount as there are so many techniques for you to practice. Always approach your exercises with an open mind, ensuring that you will receive the clarity and peace you seek.