From not being able to sit still - to enjoying meditation.

How and why to meditate ?

Throughout the years, I have explored and experimented with various forms of meditation. Initially, I found meditation to be a daunting task, much like many others. I believed that meditation involved only sitting still and attempting to quiet my mind, which proved to be a challenge for me as someone who tends to be easily distracted and has a fiery disposition. However, as I delved deeper into the practice, I discovered that there are many different forms of meditation, each with its own unique benefits and techniques. Here are a few types of meditation that I have found particularly helpful:

1. Mindfulness Meditation: This is perhaps the most well-known form of meditation. It involves focusing your attention on the present moment, observing your thoughts and sensations without judgment. Mindfulness meditation helps to cultivate awareness and acceptance, allowing you to become more present in your daily life.

2. Loving-Kindness Meditation: Also known as Metta meditation, this practice involves cultivating feelings of love, compassion, and kindness towards oneself and others. It typically begins with directing these feelings towards oneself, then gradually expanding to include loved ones, neutral people, and even difficult individuals. Loving-kindness meditation helps to develop empathy and foster positive emotions.

Although these types of meditations solely involve working with the mind, I have discovered that integrating practices that foster a stronger connection between the mind and body can be advantageous, especially for people who have hard time sitting still. Our bodies often harbor imbalances, and solely focusing on the mind will not suffice. To address this, I have found that meditating on the body itself can be beneficial. By incorporating practices that promote a better mind-body connection, we can release holding patterns in our physical body that stem from our experiences. This is referred to as the somatic response, and to alleviate these patterns, we must reconnect with the areas where we hold uncomfortable tension.

The practitces I have found to be helpful for that purpose are Shen Sui Gong - Spriti Shower ,the Wuji Stance and Yang Dan Shi - To raise the Dantian 

There are numerous types of meditation available, and these are just a few examples. There are standing meditations and moving meditations- anything you put your full attention to, is essentially a meditation. It's crucial to bear in mind that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to meditation. What may work for one individual may not work for another. The key is to discover a practice that resonates with you and incorporate it into your daily routine.
Personally, I have discovered that exploring various types of meditation has enabled me to determine what works best for me. I have found that committing to one practice at a time is beneficial in developing a skill. It's akin to the "repeating water drop" effect, where the consistent drip gradually but surely makes an impression. The crucial factor is to approach meditation with an open mind and a willingness to experiment. Don't be disheartened if you find it challenging at first – like any skill, meditation requires time and practice to develop.

With patience, persistence and the proper guidance you can unlock the transformative power of meditation and its ability to bring peace and clarity into your life.