Two days ago, I wrote about cleaning up my phone in an attempt to avoid Death by Notification Overload. 48 hours in, it’s working out well.
I realised that I had the capacity, and quite possibly the need, to take up another challenge of similar intensity, so I decided to take up meditation. I might as well call this the ‘Mindfulness Month.’
I’ve had a passive interest in the practice ever since I heard Tim Ferriss and Sam Harris refer to it on multiple occasions. Every time, they had good things to say about it.
To be clear, this is not faith-based in any way. It is perhaps a misconception, especially among many in my friend-circles, that meditation is for the devout.
Many Eastern philosophies have the meditation element built in. In Buddhism, for example, the range of meditation techniques is quite extensive.
Mindfulness meditation has taken over the Western world by storm in the past few years, and while I’m sure there’s many who practice it in the hope of exploring its religious underpinnings, a great many use meditation as a tool for enhancing focus, reducing stress and improving mental wellbeing. Even when spirituality is the goal, there are other paths to spirituality than faith-based religion.
My interest in meditation ties directly to my ongoing efforts to improve focus and productivity. I’ve found myself mindlessly droning through tasks lately. I’ve realised that it’s important to be present in whatever situation I’m in, especially as my business keeps growing any my responsibilities are only poised to become more demanding. Hence, the challenge.
My app of choice was Headspace. There was no particular reason why I chose it over any other. I’ve simply heard of it being referred to in many conversations regarding the subject of meditation, and I decided to give it a try.
I’m starting tomorrow, first thing in the morning. And along the way, I will document my journey. If you have experience in this subject, please share your stories with me.
Wish me luck, I mean, mindfulness!
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