Common obstacles to Regular Meditation

Obstacles in Meditation

When you first begin to meditate, all kinds of distractions may show up. These distractions are all obstacles which you can surpass. Some of the most common distractions and excuses to not meditating are:

1. I don’t have enough time.
2. My knees hurt. I can’t sit like that.
3. My back hurts when I sit for long periods of time.
4. I don’t know how to sit in lotus position.
5. I can’t quiet my mind.
6. I have too much stress to meditate.
7. I have too many other things that need to get done before I am able to start meditating.
8. There is too much noise and distractions around for me to concentrate.

All these reasons are valid and are very common when you first start to meditate. Quieting the mind and living the present moment are things that we as Americans and inhabitants of the western world are just not programmed or socialized to do. Yet, the impact and benefits of meditation are so numerous and life-altering that it is well worth the practice. Remember, just as with any other type of activity, the more you practice the better you become at it.

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