Meditation: A Realisation of Being
Meditation is something many people are curious about, yet often feel lost when they try to start.
Some wonder: What am I supposed to do? Am I doing it correctly? Why does my mind keep running away?
These questions are natural.
In this post, I want to share a simple way of looking at meditation — one that feels lighter, more natural, and hopefully offers you some relief if you’ve been struggling.
Meditation is not a task to complete, nor a goal 🥅 to achieve.
It is simply one of the methods that can support us on our return journey — to remember who we truly are, moment by moment.
What Is Meditation?
To me, meditation is the realisation of being — to stop forgetting, and start remembering who we are.
It’s the recognition that you are the observer 👀 of your thoughts (and you are not your thoughts — no pun intended!).
How to Meditate
Meditation is not a “doing”, so there’s no such thing as “doing it correctly.”
There are many approaches out there, and different people will resonate with different ways. That’s okay 👌🏻
If you want to focus your thoughts on something — do that ✅
If you want to empty your mind completely — do that ✅
The key is simple: notice your thoughts without judgement.
It’s perfectly natural for your mind to drift away. When you notice it, just gently guide your attention back to your intention for that session.
No punishment. No reward.
Nothing good. Nothing bad.
Just gentle observing 👁️
Think of it like this: our brain 🧠 thinks, just like our lungs 🫁 breathe. It’s natural.
How Often Should We Meditate?
We bathe at least once a day to keep our body fresh.
Meditation is like a bath for the mind.
If you can, make it a daily habit. Even a short practice each day can bring clarity and calm.
Embrace, Don’t Control
During meditation, you might notice irregular breathing, scattered thoughts, or tension in certain parts of your body. Let it be.
Don’t try to control what surfaces.
Meditation is not about forcing yourself into stillness. It’s about embracing whatever arises 🌅
Our actions are driven by our thoughts.
When we gain clarity, we begin to choose which thoughts to follow, and which to release.
And here’s an important point:
Even if you notice a limiting belief, it doesn’t mean you must let it go immediately.
If you choose to hold onto it — good.
If you choose to let it go — also good.
The main difference here is: you are no longer driven by your thoughts or emotions; you are proactively choosing for yourself.
Forgive yourself:
• For drifting away
• For having difficult thoughts
• For focusing on thoughts that kept you stuck
• For judging yourself
This is where true change begins: on the foundation of self-acceptance and compassion.
Meditation Can Be Fun 👻 in Daily Life
Meditation isn’t just something we do with our eyes closed.
In daily life, it can actually be quite fun to observe ourselves.
When situations arise, notice:
What emotions are surfacing? Is my heart racing? Are my palms sweating? Is my body tensing up?
This light, curious observation helps us pause before reacting.
It’s how we create space between life’s events and our responses.
A Final Note
It’s normal to have thoughts — that’s what our brain is designed to do.
The practice is to notice, and gently return, without judgement.
Meditation is not a race, and there is no ladder to climb.
Embrace every practice, every moment, just as it is 🥰
Moment by moment, you are already walking 🚶🏻 your own meditation journey.
Your Turn 🌿
If you’re currently meditating, or even just curious about starting, here’s a gentle invitation:
Today, simply notice.
When your mind drifts, pause and say to yourself, “Ah, I noticed.” No judgement, no rush to change anything.
If you’d like, you can journal about it after your practice:
• What did I notice today?
• How did it feel to observe without judgement?
If this post resonates with you, feel free to share it with someone who might find comfort in it too.