The Relationship Between Meditation and Self-Analysis
by Paul Jerard
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These are two very powerful tools for self-improvement, but how can you
use them in harmony? For example: Self-analysis and meditation cannot be
performed at the same time. After all, multi-tasking runs contrary to what
meditation is all about.
So where do we start? Self-analysis will give many of your meditations
purpose. The purpose of self-analysis is to objectively look inward,
constructively, without judgment or regret, and to find solutions to
ongoing problems.
There is an instinctive fear to take start this task. Hence, the reason
why there are professionals for psychological analysis. This leaves you
with a decision from the onset: Whether to do it yourself, or with the
help of professional guidance.
If you elect to go it alone, that’s fine, but be prepared to encounter
more issues than you originally thought possible. At one time, we have all
managed to disconnect with our inner being. This creates a fear of looking
inward because of our reaction to what we might see and learn.
Don’t waste time with evaluations, comparisons, or judgments. These
concepts only support our feelings of inferiority, and for most of us,
those feelings should be purged from our inner being.
You will need solitary time, when you can reflect on dilemmas, and take
notes. You can do this in your car, but you will need a recording device.
You will also want to make sure anything embarrassing is either encoded or
hidden. Records are great, but they can be incriminating, so take the time
to protect yourself from a potential invasion of your privacy.
In order to meditate, you will need to set aside time, in the early
morning, or at night. There is less activity in most households, at this
time, and less of a chance for you to be diverted or interrupted.
The quest for self-improvement is the purpose of this kind of
meditation. You need to clear your mind and focus on one thought only.
This should not be turned into a form of grieving, so you must look at it
objectively and try to remove your personal feelings.
Your mind will naturally “stray,” a bit, unless you have been
practicing meditation for some time. The straying aspect is actually good
in this instance, because it allows you to come back with a slightly
different perspective each time.
The end result of all this work, will be discovering a multitude of
self-improvement solutions and improve the quality of your life.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Paul Jerard is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at:
Aura Wellness Center, in North Providence, RI. He has been a certified
Master Yoga teacher since 1995. He is a master instructor of martial arts,
with multiple Black Belts, four martial arts teaching credentials, and was
recently inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He teaches Yoga,
martial arts, and fitness to children, adults, and seniors in the greater
Providence area. Recently he wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for
You? For Yoga students, who may be considering a new career as a Yoga
teacher.
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