Meditation is an old practise that is great for people who want more peace, quiet, and time to think about themselves in their daily lives. But many people think wrongly that they don't have enough time to devote to meditation. To do this practise right and get the most out of it, you don't need a special room or hours and hours of quiet time alone. In fact, you can meditate anywhere that is quiet, like your living room, office, hotel room, or even on an aeroplane. Some of these places may not be good for meditating, so you may need to learn certain techniques or bring along special tools that will block out noise and keep it quiet for your set meditation time.
Before you try to meditate in a strange place, you might want to join a meditation group so you can learn how to do it well. The techniques and methods you learn from an experienced meditation teacher will help you reach your own meditation and inner exploration goals.
Meditation doesn't have to take up a lot of time. Set aside a few minutes each day to work on your meditation goals and spend some time thinking about yourself. Morning is a good time to start meditating because that's when you're most calm and your home is probably the quietest. Consider getting up before the rest of your family so you can get a few much-needed minutes of extra time to finish your meditation. This is very important for both men and women who have kids and find it hard to meditate with all their noises and needs.
Don't leave your meditation at home when you have to go somewhere. If you want to block out noise on trains, planes, or cars, you might want to buy a pair of headphones that do that. This will give you the most peace and quiet so you can keep practising your meditation skills. Bring a special meditation soundtrack with familiar songs that you can also use to drown out distracting background noise.
Meditation can be a great way to relax after a long day of travelling, so once you get to your destination, you might want to set aside some time to practise your techniques. For people who live in hotel rooms all the time, it can be easy to miss their own quiet place to meditate. This is why you should bring a small token or a few things from home with you when you travel. You might want to bring a favourite blanket, pillow, or mat to help you meditate. Bring a picture of your family or friends with you to help you feel less homesick.
Use smells to take you to a more peaceful place. Aromatherapy has been used to help people meditate for a very long time. You might want to start your meditation by lighting incense or candles that smell comforting or strange. People who are always on the go might want to bring travel candles or a vial of essential oil that they can leave open to scent the air.
