I have been doing some reading on postures in which to meditate and my readings for my Buddhism class have given extremely specific instructions.
You start off in lotus position, with your right foot on your left thigh and vice versa.
It is important to keep your spine straight with your ears and shoulders on one line.
Relax your shoulders and draw the back of your head up to the ceiling.
Keep your chin tucked under to your chest while keeping your diaphragm strong.
Your hands should be in the cosmic mudra, forming an oval with the left hand on the right hand and the thumbs touching.
When you are in this posture you are automatically in the correct state of mind so you do not have to take the time to settle your mind down.
All of this allows you to truly exist for yourself by taking away the distractions around you.
When meditating you focus on your breathe but distractions will come. The best way to deal with this is to let yourself pay attention to the distractions but don't let them bother you. Just let them naturally slip away. Not being bothered will allow you to truly become calm.
This is some good reading regarding a specific form of meditation.
I think tonight I might try this kind of meditation.
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