Sunday, February 10, 2008

instant meditation

I know ... 'Instant meditation' is contrary to regular meditation practice. But this is my method and I AM 'attention challenged' (also known as add or adhd). When I find myself scattered and not getting anything done and my anxiety level rising, I think about what it's like to meditate, get centered, quiet the chattering mind, maybe say a mantra like, 'thy will not mine be done', and, most importantly, take a deep breath. Believe it or not but I'm acually able to focus on what I'm doing or at least make a decision about what I'm going to work on next. Or maybe not, and continue to waste time on my email and cruising the internet. But sometime it helps and that's what's important. No judgement, it just is.