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Meditation: Something for Everyone

When you think of meditation, what images come to mind? Sitting cross-legged on the floor for hours? Emptying your mind and holding perfectly still?

This is what many people picture when they think of meditation—not very appealing. And if the benefits of meditation aren’t obvious, it’s not surprising that few put in the effort to practice it.

Meditation comes in many forms. You may be surprised to find that you already participate in some form or another.

So, what exactly is meditation?

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The Healing Tree: Recommendations for Healthy, Balanced Living

The Healing Tree is my metaphor for a healthy lifestyle. I hope you find something useful here. Remember, though, to make changes in measured steps, one thing at a time, for maximum success. Also, be sure to check with your healthcare providers.

Leaves (mental/emotional/spiritual)

  • Sunshine/Nature/Outdoors
  • Prayer/Silent meditation
  • Abdominal breathing
  • Creative meditation (music, drawing, painting, sewing, writing, woodworking, etc.)
  • Journaling (gratitude, dreamwork, introspective)
  • Sleep enough to feel rested, bed by 10pm if possible, short naps
  • Support network of family/friends
  • Cultivate feelings of love and gratitude
  • Laughter

Trunk (physical)

  • Exercise – ideally 30-40 minutes, 4 days/week
  • Stretching/Moving meditation (yoga, tai chi, qi gong)
  • Body work (massage, chiropractic, Rolfing, reflexology, physical therapy)
  • Energy work (Healing Touch, EFT, reiki, acupuncture, homeopathy, BioSET)
  • Regular medical checkups

Roots (nutrition/diet)

  • Water – pure, filtered to remove chlorine, lead, fluoride, etc.
  • Whole foods and supplements
  • Living foods – raw or fermented for enzymes and probiotics (yogurt, kefir, kombucha, traditional sauerkraut)
  • Organic or pesticide-free
  • Meats – grassfed or wild, according to your metabolic type
  • Plenty of vitamin A and D (eggs, butter, cultured dairy, cod liver oil)
  • Unrefined salt – for mineral content
  • More omega 3 (flax and fish oils) and less omega 6 fatty acids
  • No tobacco, trans fats, processed foods, additives, preservatives
  • Limit caffeine, refined sugar and flour, alcohol
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