How knowing the metta sutta changed my approach to meditation
Ever heard of the metta sutta? Here's how it can help us in our meditation struggles
Ever heard of the metta sutta? Here's how it can help us in our meditation struggles
Meditation always seems so hard to get acquainted with, there is always this inner voice that says, I can’t do it or I don’t do it good enough. However, once you recognize what is making it so difficult, your “enemies” can become your friend too.
The opportunity to sit in silence for 10 days was equally the hardest and most gratifying experience I’ve had so far. I decided to write about my Vipassana experience and try to distil my observations and reflections. Whether you one day embark on a similar retreat, or even if you don’t, I hope it encourages everyone to introspect on their mental thought patterns in a beneficial way.
Struggling to make it consistent? These are two ways to get over laziness to meditate and a challenge to make the habit stick.
Wholesome Wednesdays: Today we explore a 'critique' of meditation in secular settings and how we can break out of our comparing loop.