Clarity

There is no substitute for mental clarity. A mind cluttered with anxiety, alcohol, drugs, or depression cannot be clear. Unfortunately, the poisoned or impaired mind does not see through its own fog.

 

Meditation is a way to mental clarity. A daily meditation of 15-20 minutes in a resting position anywhere gradually clears the mind of toxins. It is quite amazing.

 

There are no gimmicks to meditating. Some have packaged it and sold it. This has tainted its public perception. This has prevented many from just trying it without some magical formula, position or method.

 

Set a timer. Many people have timer apps on their smart phones. The timer allows you to not be concerned about accidentally falling asleep. If you do fall asleep, you haven't failed. You have gained a 15-20 minute nap!

 

Sit or lie down. Close your eyes at first. Breathe easily and all your diaphragm to move naturally. Just pay attention to your breathing and resist mental racing about chores, deadlines, or other distractions. Meditate for meditation's sake. It is your mental coffee break.  Allow worries, obsessions, thoughts drift through your mind without focusing on any one single one. Just keep breathing in a relaxed fashion. Make a commitment to yourself to do this every day. It helps to set a specific time for this each day.

 

Meditating for just one week should bring greater clarity to your mind. If it doesn't, try one more week. There is no grade here. This is simply a way of being good to yourself. There is no winning or losing, no competition.