Meditation has great value and potential to improve your health on both a mental and physical level. For many centuries, meditation was a common practice among the populace in scores of different societies and cultures. But the process proved less popular in the western world—until the latter part of the 20th century.
This was certainly a good development because as more and more people began to discover the enormous value of meditational practice, the more interest was garnered. The expanded interest has led to increased awareness which means many are seeking meditation as a solution to their woes as opposed to traditional – and commonly unhelpful – pharmaceutical treatments.
It is a good thing that so many are looking towards meditation as a potential solution to whatever woes they may currently be experiencing. However, a certain issue of practical concern raises its head: how can you meditate with the intent of attaining a specific outcome when you are not experienced in the process? The answer is that you need to work with a person who can run an effective guided meditation session.
What is guided meditation? As the name implies, this type of meditation employs a coach/guide who offers step-by-step instruction to those taking part in the meditation session. Such a group can then follow along with the guide to get better results. For those who are not familiar with how to properly meditate or even what to meditate on, the guide can provide the right direction needed to make the meditation sessions work in the most effective manner possible.
This leads into another critical point:
Meditating is neither random nor lacking in focus. Often, there are specific mantras that are more effective in certain scenarios. There will be certain definitive images which are best visualized during the meditation sessions. An experienced guide will know exactly what to visualize. Meditating under the supervision of a talented guide will aid in ensuring the visualization process is performed correctly so as to arrive at the desired end result.
Article comments
1 - Rev Della
I agree that it can be easier to learn how to meditate when you can benefit from the wisdom of someone who is very experienced with meditation. I also know that it is possible to become very adept at meditation by doing it on a regular basis.
I have a different opinion about seeking out the credentials of a meditation guide. Where does someone get these credentials? And even if the guide does have credentials, how can the student know how valuable the credentialing organization is? Also, isn't it possible to be an excellent meditation guide without having received any type of credentials?
I am a Licensed Minister. I teach meditation all the time. Is my license enough of a credential? My students think so.
I think the determining factor that people should look for when they decide to work with a meditation guide is whether or not they feel comfortable with the teacher. If students check within for their Divine Wisdom, they will find the perfect meditation guide for them.
Blessings -
Rev. Della