Hello,
My name is Luis.
I welcome you to the practices of the program Calm and Joy.
I am glad you are listening to this recording because it shows that you are in a process of sensitization,
On the path to your true nature.
This first audio is designed to offer some information about several issues concerning the practice of meditation.
The information presented here is developed more fully in the program booklet.
With respect to the place of your meditation,
It would be best if you can find a quiet place where you feel comfortable.
Regarding to the moment for meditation,
Down and dusk are often considered the most favorable times to expand our consciousness.
However,
Any time you are able to devote to meditation will be of great benefit.
The advantage of doing it at the beginning of the morning is that the peace you acquire will permeate the rest of your day.
A crucial concern is the practice itself,
Which is why I recommend that you establish a routine,
So you can practice a little every day.
The essential ingredient of all the practices on this recording is attention.
This model applies to most meditative practices.
You should observe and be open to what you are perceiving.
Our main task then consists of staying conscious of our reality,
Contemplation and openness,
Or in other words,
Awareness and acceptance.
Nevertheless,
Most of us are not used to functioning in this mode.
That is why knowing the difficulties we may encounter will be helpful,
As will certain suggestions about how to deal with them.
For example,
It is likely that all kinds of thoughts will invade our mind and that we will follow them,
Being swept away into this flow of fantasy.
Therefore,
Every time you discover yourself to be disconnected from your present reality,
You will bring yourself back to your place of calmly witnessing your current state.
You may have to do this return often in the beginning of your practice.
It is alright,
Don't feel disappointed.
On the contrary,
Celebrate every time you find that your mind has wandered,
Because now you have the chance to savour reality again.
It is time to fully experience life.
This is the very practice itself,
To strengthen again and again your power over your reactions and your automatic responses,
Both physical and mental.
We can say the same about our emotions,
Especially if we are feeling overwhelmed by them.
Your mission is simple,
To observe from a certain distance what is happening within you.
Physical discomfort can be triggered by mental restlessness.
Try to maintain a stable posture.
If you feel uncomfortable,
Examine for some time your uneasiness and the mental stimulation that goes with it.
Maybe they will fade away.
If they don't,
Adjust your posture but do it as consciously as possible.
In case drowsiness is taking over you,
Try opening your eyes a bit.
Eventually,
I will give you some guidelines about your physical and mental posture to ease the contact with your inner being.
Settling into your meditative posture,
Whether you sit on the floor or on a meditation bench,
Your back should stay straight and relaxed.
Remember that the posture you adopt and your meditative state go hand in hand.
Place your hands on your thighs or joint one over the other on your lap.
If you have decided to meditate lying down,
You can place them along your body,
Preferably with the palms facing upwards.
If you are on a chair,
Rest the soles of both feet on the floor.
Your mouth normally stays closed,
The jaws relaxed.
You can close your eyes if that feels good to you.
Our attitude or mental posture should be that of a person trusting and open to life.
Somehow,
Within us,
We feel that everything is alright.
Once you acquire a certain ease with the meditative techniques,
You may not require the support of these recordings and it will be yourself who takes the reins of your own practice.
Remember that it is really important to carry out a systematic practice on a daily basis,
So this state of lucidity gains space in your daily life,
Impregnating each of your thoughts,
Actions and emotions with pure consciousness.
To meditate is to celebrate.
I am glad you are in touch with this sublime mechanism.
I am sure that it will bring you countless benefits.
Have a good journey!
